CVE-2017-14137
First published: Mon Sep 04 2017(Updated: )
ReadWEBPImage in coders/webp.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-5 has an issue where memory allocation is excessive because it depends only on a length field in a header.
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 | =7.0.6-5 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/641
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-07
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/cb63560ba25e4a6c51ab282538c24877fff7d471
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/cfc2bd4c87481d4cf60308cc6ffd3c61288ff004
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14137
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14137?
The severity of CVE-2017-14137 is classified as a medium impact vulnerability due to excessive memory allocation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14137?
To fix CVE-2017-14137, update ImageMagick to version 7.0.6-6 or later.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-14137?
CVE-2017-14137 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.6-5 and earlier versions.
What is the cause of CVE-2017-14137?
CVE-2017-14137 is caused by excessive memory allocation in the ReadWEBPImage function, which relies solely on a length field in the header.
Can CVE-2017-14137 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14137 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted WEBP images.
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