CVE-2017-12431: Use After Free
First published: Fri Aug 04 2017(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.6-1, a use-after-free vulnerability was found in the function ReadWMFImage in coders/wmf.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick 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 8:7.1.1.39+dfsg1-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/555
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4019
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4040
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12431
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/784fcac688161aeaea221e00b706c88b08196945
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/5660836f9197107e9c38f14f27a45c2d9f26afe2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12431
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12431
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12431
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12431
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12431?
CVE-2017-12431 is a use-after-free vulnerability in ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12431?
The affected software versions include ImageMagick 7.0.6-1, 6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.11, 6.9.7.4+dfsg-13, and 6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.11.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12431?
The severity of CVE-2017-12431 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2017-12431?
To fix CVE-2017-12431, you should update to ImageMagick versions 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.11, 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-13, or 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.11, depending on the affected software version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12431?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-12431 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/555), [Reference 2](https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4019), [Reference 3](https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4040).
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