CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8345

First published: Sun Apr 30 2017(Updated: )

In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadMNGImage function in png.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2017-8345?

    CVE-2017-8345 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8345?

    To resolve CVE-2017-8345, upgrade ImageMagick to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-8345?

    CVE-2017-8345 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and certain Debian GNU/Linux versions.

  • Can CVE-2017-8345 lead to data loss?

    While CVE-2017-8345 primarily causes denial of service, excessive memory usage could potentially impact system stability.

  • How can I identify if CVE-2017-8345 is present on my system?

    You can determine if CVE-2017-8345 is present by checking the version of ImageMagick installed on your system.

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