CVE-2017-8354: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability
Published Apr 30, 2017
·Updated
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadBMPImage function in bmp.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-2017-8354?
CVE-2017-8354 has a medium severity rating due to its potential denial of service through memory leaks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8354?
To fix CVE-2017-8354, upgrade ImageMagick to a version later than 7.0.5-5.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-8354 cause?
CVE-2017-8354 can cause denial of service attacks through crafted BMP files that exploit memory leaks.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-8354?
CVE-2017-8354 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and specific Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
5
Is CVE-2017-8354 exploitable in production environments?
Yes, CVE-2017-8354 is exploitable in production environments that utilize vulnerable versions of ImageMagick.