CVE-2017-18027
First published: Fri Jan 12 2018(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.7-1 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadMATImage in coders/mat.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | =7.0.7-1-q16 | |
| 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102527
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/734
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-18027
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/a43f4155ee916fbed080acd534232a9d2396b5b5
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/6a88a234cbb88a06fcb7e7ebe6668267b72fa787
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-18027
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-18027
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18027
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-18027
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18027?
The severity of CVE-2017-18027 is medium.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18027 in ImageMagick?
To fix CVE-2017-18027 in ImageMagick, update to version 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu2.2 on Ubuntu Artful, 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.2 on Ubuntu Bionic, 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.11 on Ubuntu Trusty, 8:6.9.9.34+dfsg-3 upstream, or 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.11 on Ubuntu Xenial. For other distributions, check for the latest package updates.
What is the affected software for CVE-2017-18027?
The affected software for CVE-2017-18027 includes ImageMagick versions 7.0.7-1 Q16 and earlier.
Is there a memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick's ReadMATImage function?
Yes, there is a memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick's ReadMATImage function.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2017-18027?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18027 by crafting a file that triggers the memory leak vulnerability, causing a denial of service.
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