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CVE-2017-11524

First published: Sun Jul 09 2017(Updated: )

The WriteBlob function in MagickCore/blob.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.8-10 and 7.x before 7.6.0-0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/imagemagick<=8:6.7.7.10-5+deb7u15<=8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-11
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-12
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-11+deb9u1
8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u10
ImageMagick<=6.9.8-10
ImageMagick=7.0.0-0
ImageMagick=7.0.1-0
ImageMagick=7.0.1-1
ImageMagick=7.0.1-2
ImageMagick=7.0.1-3
ImageMagick=7.0.1-4
ImageMagick=7.0.1-5
ImageMagick=7.0.1-6
ImageMagick=7.0.1-7
ImageMagick=7.0.1-8
ImageMagick=7.0.1-9
ImageMagick=7.0.1-10
ImageMagick=7.0.2-0
ImageMagick=7.0.2-1
ImageMagick=7.0.2-2
ImageMagick=7.0.2-3
ImageMagick=7.0.2-4
ImageMagick=7.0.2-5
ImageMagick=7.0.2-6
ImageMagick=7.0.2-7
ImageMagick=7.0.2-8
ImageMagick=7.0.2-9
ImageMagick=7.0.2-10
ImageMagick=7.0.3-0
ImageMagick=7.0.3-1
ImageMagick=7.0.3-2
ImageMagick=7.0.3-3
ImageMagick=7.0.3-4
ImageMagick=7.0.3-5
ImageMagick=7.0.3-6
ImageMagick=7.0.3-7
ImageMagick=7.0.3-8
ImageMagick=7.0.3-9
ImageMagick=7.0.3-10
ImageMagick=7.0.4-0
ImageMagick=7.0.4-1
ImageMagick=7.0.4-2
ImageMagick=7.0.4-3
ImageMagick=7.0.4-4
ImageMagick=7.0.4-5
ImageMagick=7.0.4-6
ImageMagick=7.0.4-7
ImageMagick=7.0.4-8
ImageMagick=7.0.4-9
ImageMagick=7.0.4-10
ImageMagick=7.0.5-0
ImageMagick=7.0.5-1
ImageMagick=7.0.5-2
ImageMagick=7.0.5-3
ImageMagick=7.0.5-4
ImageMagick=7.0.5-5
ImageMagick=7.0.5-6
ImageMagick=7.0.5-7
ImageMagick=7.0.5-8
ImageMagick=7.0.5-9
ImageMagick=7.0.5-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-11524?

    CVE-2017-11524 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to assertion failures causing application exits.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11524?

    To remediate CVE-2017-11524, upgrade to ImageMagick version 6.9.8-10 or later, or any 7.x version after 7.6.0-0.

  • What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-11524?

    CVE-2017-11524 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.8-10 and several 7.x versions up to and including 7.0.5-10.

  • Can CVE-2017-11524 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-11524 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted files.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-11524 on systems using ImageMagick?

    The impact of CVE-2017-11524 is the potential for denial of service attacks, which can result in application crashes.

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