CVE-2017-11540
First published: Sun Jul 23 2017(Updated: )
When ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 processes a crafted file in convert, it can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read in the GetPixelIndex() function, called from the WritePICONImage function in coders/xpm.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | =7.0.6-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11540?
CVE-2017-11540 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause heap-based buffer over-reads.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11540?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11540, upgrade ImageMagick to at least version 7.0.6-2 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-11540 on ImageMagick?
CVE-2017-11540 can lead to an application crash or can potentially expose sensitive memory contents when processing specially crafted image files.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-11540?
CVE-2017-11540 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.6-1.
Is CVE-2017-11540 related to directory traversal attacks?
No, CVE-2017-11540 is not related to directory traversal attacks; it specifically concerns heap-based buffer over-reads.
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