CVE-2017-12643: High severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability
Published Aug 7, 2017
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
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/).