CVE-2017-8351: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability
Published Apr 30, 2017
·Updated
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadPCDImage function in pcd.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-2017-8351?
CVE-2017-8351 has a moderate severity level as it allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to a memory leak.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8351?
To fix CVE-2017-8351, upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.0.5-6 or later immediately.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-8351?
CVE-2017-8351 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and specific versions of Debian Linux.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2017-8351?
The impact of CVE-2017-8351 includes a denial of service condition that can be exploited using crafted image files.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8351?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-8351, but avoiding the use of affected versions can mitigate the risk.