CVE-2017-11531: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability
Published Jul 23, 2017
·Updated
When ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 processes a crafted file in convert, it can l ...
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick=7.0.6-1
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u58:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1
Event History
Jul 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:47 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11531?
CVE-2017-11531 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a memory leak.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-11531?
To fix CVE-2017-11531, upgrade to ImageMagick version 7.1.1.43 or later, or apply the relevant patches for affected versions.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-11531?
CVE-2017-11531 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.6-1, particularly in the context of handling crafted image files.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11531?
CVE-2017-11531 is a memory leak vulnerability affecting the WriteHISTOGRAMImage() function in ImageMagick.
5
Can CVE-2017-11531 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-11531 can potentially be exploited by an attacker who can send crafted image files for processing.