CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11531

First published: Sun Jul 23 2017(Updated: )

When ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 processes a crafted file in convert, it can l ...

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick=7.0.6-1
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u4
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u3
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u2
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1
8:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1
8:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11531?

    CVE-2017-11531 is a memory leak vulnerability affecting the WriteHISTOGRAMImage() function in ImageMagick.

  • 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.

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