CVE-2017-17881
First published: Sun Dec 24 2017(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadMATImage in coders/mat.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted MAT image file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | =7.0.7-12 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| debian/imagemagick | 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u4 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u3 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u2 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1 8:7.1.1.39+dfsg1-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/878
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17881
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/ece953bbe14e8514afc23e05e4030eea872e29da
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/aa601d79a630f6de0694fadbeee31456a357fa73
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17881
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17881
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17881
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17881
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-17881.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17881?
The severity of CVE-2017-17881 is medium.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17881?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17881 at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/878), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/), [Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17881).
How does this vulnerability affect ImageMagick?
This vulnerability affects ImageMagick version 7.0.7-12 Q16.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-17881?
Yes, there are specific fixes available for different versions of ImageMagick. Please refer to the affected software section for more details.
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