CVE-2017-17883
First published: Sun Dec 24 2017(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadPGXImage in coders/pgx.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PGX image file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | =7.0.7-12 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17883?
CVE-2017-17883 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak in ImageMagick.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17883?
To fix CVE-2017-17883, upgrade to ImageMagick version 7.0.7-13 or later.
What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-17883?
CVE-2017-17883 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.7-12 and earlier.
What impact does CVE-2017-17883 have on systems?
CVE-2017-17883 can lead to a denial of service by exhausting system memory when processing a specially crafted PGX image file.
Is there any exploit code available for CVE-2017-17883?
While specific exploit code details are not widely published, the vulnerability does allow attackers to launch denial of service attacks.
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