CVE-2017-12643: High severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2017
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Updated

ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 has a memory exhaustion vulnerability in ReadOneJNGImage in coders\png.c.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.6-1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u38:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1

Event History

Aug 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:27 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:12 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-12643?

CVE-2017-12643 is a memory exhaustion vulnerability in ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 in the ReadOneJNGImage function in coders/png.c.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12643?

ImageMagick 7.0.6-1, Debian Linux 8.0 and 9.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12643?

CVE-2017-12643 has a severity rating of 6.5 (High).

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-12643 in ImageMagick?

To fix CVE-2017-12643 in ImageMagick, update to a version that is not affected or apply the recommended patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12643?

More information about CVE-2017-12643 can be found at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/549), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100218), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/).

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