CVE-2017-8353: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2017
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Updated

In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadPICTImage function in pict.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-2017-8353?

CVE-2017-8353 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service through a memory leak.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8353?

To fix CVE-2017-8353, update ImageMagick to a later version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-8353?

CVE-2017-8353 can be exploited by attackers to induce a denial of service through a specially crafted file.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-8353?

CVE-2017-8353 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and specific Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.

5

Is there any specific environment where CVE-2017-8353 is more impactful?

CVE-2017-8353 is particularly impactful in environments that process images using vulnerable versions of ImageMagick.

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