CVE-2017-5511: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jan 14 2017(Updated: )
coders/psd.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging an improper cast, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | ||
| debian/8:6.9.6.6+dfsg-2 | <=undefined | |
| debian/imagemagick | <=8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u6<=8:6.8.9.9-5<=8:6.9.6.6+dfsg-1<=8:6.7.7.10-5 | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-1 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u7 |
| 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 8:6.9.13.12+dfsg1-1 8:7.1.1.39+dfsg1-2 | |
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | <6.9.7-3 | |
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | >=7.0.0-0<7.0.4-3 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/347
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/16/6
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/7d65a814ac76bd04760072c33e452371692ee790
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5511
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-10062
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-10145
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-10146
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8707
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5506
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5507
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5508
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5510
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=851374
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3799
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/16/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/17/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95746
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/c8c6a0f123d5e35c173125365c97e2c0fc7eca42
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-09
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.
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