CVE-2017-12432: Medium severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability
In ImageMagick 7.0.6-1, a memory exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function ReadPCXImage in coders/pcx.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/imagemagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u4Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u5Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u2Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1Fixed in 8:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1Fixed in 8:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12432?
CVE-2017-12432 is a memory exhaustion vulnerability in ImageMagick 7.0.6-1.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12432?
CVE-2017-12432 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-12432?
ImageMagick versions 7.0.6-1 are affected by CVE-2017-12432.
How can I fix CVE-2017-12432?
To fix CVE-2017-12432, update ImageMagick to version 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.11, 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16, or 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.11.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12432?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-12432 at the following references: 1) https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/536, 2) https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4019, 3) https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/