8.8
CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12665

First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )

ImageMagick 7.0.6-2 has a memory leak vulnerability in WritePICTImage in coders/pict.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick=7.0.6-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12665?

    CVE-2017-12665 has been classified with moderate severity due to its potential for causing resource exhaustion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12665?

    To fix CVE-2017-12665, you should upgrade to a patched version of ImageMagick beyond 7.0.6-2.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-12665?

    CVE-2017-12665 can lead to a memory leak, potentially affecting system stability and performance.

  • Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-12665?

    CVE-2017-12665 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.6-2.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-12665?

    There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2017-12665; updating the software is the best approach.

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