CVE-2017-8344
First published: Sun Apr 30 2017(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadPCXImage function in pcx.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | =7.0.5-5 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8344?
CVE-2017-8344 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak in ImageMagick.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8344?
To fix CVE-2017-8344, you should upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.0.6-0 or later.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-8344?
CVE-2017-8344 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5.
Is CVE-2017-8344 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-8344 is noted to affect Debian-based systems, including Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-8344?
The impact of CVE-2017-8344 is that it allows attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a memory leak.
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