CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11755

First published: Sun Jul 30 2017(Updated: )

The WritePICONImage function in coders/xpm.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file that is mishandled in an AcquireSemaphoreInfo call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.6-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-11755?

    CVE-2017-11755 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak in ImageMagick.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11755?

    To fix CVE-2017-11755, upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.0.6-5 or later.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2017-11755 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-11755 can facilitate denial of service attacks by causing a memory leak through crafted image files.

  • Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-11755?

    CVE-2017-11755 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.6-4.

  • Is CVE-2017-11755 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-11755 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers from outside the target system.

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