CWE
20 617
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9141: Input Validation

First published: Mon May 22 2017(Updated: )

In ImageMagick 7.0.5-7 Q16, a crafted file could trigger an assertion failure in the ResetImageProfileIterator function in MagickCore/profile.c because of missing checks in the ReadDDSImage function in coders/dds.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick=7.0.5-7
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9141?

    CVE-2017-9141 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting ImageMagick.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9141?

    To fix CVE-2017-9141, upgrade to a version of ImageMagick newer than 7.0.5-7 that includes the necessary patches.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-9141 have on my system?

    CVE-2017-9141 can lead to an assertion failure, potentially causing service disruption when processing crafted image files.

  • Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-9141?

    CVE-2017-9141 specifically affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-7.

  • Is my Debian system at risk from CVE-2017-9141?

    Debian systems running ImageMagick version 7.0.5-7 are at risk from CVE-2017-9141 and should be updated to secure versions.

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