CVE-2017-8348: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability
Published Apr 30, 2017
·Updated
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadMATImage function in mat.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.5-5
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8348?
CVE-2017-8348 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to memory leaks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8348?
To fix CVE-2017-8348, upgrade ImageMagick to a version later than 7.0.5-5.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-8348?
CVE-2017-8348 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and specific versions of Debian Linux (8.0 and 9.0).
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8348?
CVE-2017-8348 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak.
5
Can CVE-2017-8348 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8348 can potentially be exploited by attackers through crafted files.