CVE-2017-5511: Buffer Overflow
coders/psd.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging an improper cast, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/imagemagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-1Fixed in 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u7 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/imagemagickto 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5511?
CVE-2017-5511 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a heap-based buffer overflow allowing remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5511?
To fix CVE-2017-5511, upgrade ImageMagick to version 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-1 or later.
What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-5511?
CVE-2017-5511 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 8:6.9.7-3 and all versions of ImageMagick 7 before 7.0.4-3.
Can CVE-2017-5511 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5511 can be exploited remotely due to improper casting vulnerabilities in ImageMagick.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5511?
CVE-2017-5511 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability resulting from improper type casting.