CVE-2017-5508: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 14, 2017
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PushQuantumPixel function in ImageMagick before 6.9.7-3 and 7.x before 7.0.4-3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF file.

Affected Software

40 affected componentsFixes available
debian/imagemagick<=8:6.9.6.6+dfsg-1, <=8:6.8.9.9-5, <=8:6.7.7.10-5, <=8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u6
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-18:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u7
debian/8:6.9.6.6+dfsg-2<=undefined
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u38:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:6.9.13.12+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.39+dfsg1-2
ImageMagick=7.0.1-0
ImageMagick=7.0.1-1
ImageMagick=7.0.1-2
ImageMagick=7.0.1-3
ImageMagick=7.0.1-4
ImageMagick=7.0.1-5
ImageMagick=7.0.1-6
ImageMagick=7.0.1-7
ImageMagick=7.0.1-8
ImageMagick=7.0.1-9
ImageMagick=7.0.1-10
ImageMagick=7.0.2-0
ImageMagick=7.0.2-1
ImageMagick=7.0.2-2
ImageMagick=7.0.2-3
ImageMagick=7.0.2-4
ImageMagick=7.0.2-5
ImageMagick=7.0.2-6
ImageMagick=7.0.2-7
ImageMagick=7.0.2-8
ImageMagick=7.0.2-9
ImageMagick=7.0.2-10
ImageMagick=7.0.3-0
ImageMagick=7.0.3-1
ImageMagick=7.0.3-2
ImageMagick=7.0.3-3
ImageMagick=7.0.3-4
ImageMagick=7.0.3-5
ImageMagick=7.0.3-6
ImageMagick=7.0.3-7
ImageMagick=7.0.3-8
ImageMagick=7.0.3-9
ImageMagick=7.0.3-10
ImageMagick=7.0.4-0
ImageMagick=7.0.4-1
ImageMagick=7.0.4-2
ImageMagick<=6.9.7-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/imagemagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-1Fixed in 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/imagemagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u4Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u3Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u2Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1Fixed in 8:6.9.13.12+dfsg1-1Fixed in 8:7.1.1.39+dfsg1-2

Event History

Mar 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5508?

CVE-2017-5508 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to potentially crash the application through a crafted TIFF file.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5508?

To mitigate CVE-2017-5508, upgrade to ImageMagick versions 6.9.7-3 or 7.0.4-3 or later.

3

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-5508?

CVE-2017-5508 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.7-3 and 7.x versions before 7.0.4-3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5508?

CVE-2017-5508 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2017-5508 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2017-5508 can lead to denial of service, causing the application to crash.

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