CVE-2017-7941: Medium severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability
Published Apr 18, 2017
·Updated
The ReadSGIImage function in sgi.c in ImageMagick 7.0.5-4 allows remote attackers to consume an amount of available memory via a crafted file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.5-4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7941?
CVE-2017-7941 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for memory consumption leading to denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-7941?
To fix CVE-2017-7941, update ImageMagick to version 7.0.5-5 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-7941?
CVE-2017-7941 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-4 on various platforms including Debian 8.0 and 9.0.
4
Can CVE-2017-7941 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7941 can be exploited remotely by using a crafted file to consume memory.
5
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-7941 facilitate?
CVE-2017-7941 can facilitate denial-of-service attacks by exhausting system memory resources.