CVE-2017-8350: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability
Published Apr 30, 2017
·Updated
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadJNGImage function in png.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-2017-8350?
CVE-2017-8350 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8350?
To fix CVE-2017-8350, you should upgrade to a patched version of ImageMagick that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-8350?
CVE-2017-8350 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and specific Debian distributions including version 8.0 and 9.0.
4
Can CVE-2017-8350 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-8350 by sending a crafted file to a vulnerable ImageMagick service.
5
What impact does CVE-2017-8350 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2017-8350 includes a memory leak, which could lead to denial of service on systems running vulnerable versions of ImageMagick.