CVE-2017-12434
First published: Fri Aug 04 2017(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.6-1, a missing NULL check vulnerability was found in the function ReadMATImage in coders/mat.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) in DestroyImageInfo in image.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/imagemagick | 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u1 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u5 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u1 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6 8:6.9.12.98+dfsg1-4 8:6.9.12.98+dfsg1-5 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.6-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12434?
CVE-2017-12434 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause an assertion failure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12434?
To mitigate CVE-2017-12434, update your ImageMagick installation to a version higher than 7.0.6-1.
What causes the CVE-2017-12434 vulnerability?
CVE-2017-12434 is caused by a missing NULL check in the ReadMATImage function within ImageMagick's MAT image decoder.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-12434?
Versions older than 7.0.6-1 of ImageMagick are vulnerable to CVE-2017-12434.
Can CVE-2017-12434 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-12434 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to a denial of service condition.
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