8.8
CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12666

First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )

ImageMagick 7.0.6-2 has a memory leak vulnerability in WriteINLINEImage in coders/inline.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-2017-12666?

    CVE-2017-12666 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory leaks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12666?

    To fix CVE-2017-12666, you should upgrade ImageMagick to a version that is not affected, such as 7.0.7-0 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-12666?

    CVE-2017-12666 specifically affects ImageMagick version 7.0.6-2.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-12666 have on systems?

    CVE-2017-12666 can lead to excessive memory consumption, potentially impacting system performance.

  • Is CVE-2017-12666 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2017-12666 is not typically exploitable remotely as it requires specific conditions and input to trigger the memory leak.

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