CVE-2017-8349: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2017
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Updated

In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadSFWImage function in sfw.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

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-2017-8349?

CVE-2017-8349 has a severity rating classified as high due to the potential for denial of service via a memory leak.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8349?

To fix CVE-2017-8349, update ImageMagick to a version later than 7.0.5-5 that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-8349?

ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 is specifically affected by CVE-2017-8349.

4

Can CVE-2017-8349 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-8349 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted file.

5

What software is vulnerable due to CVE-2017-8349?

The vulnerable software includes ImageMagick 7.0.5-5 and certain versions of Debian GNU/Linux that utilize this version.

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