CVE-2017-9142: 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 WriteBlob function in MagickCore/blob.c because of missing checks in the ReadOneJNGImage function in coders/png.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2017-9142?
CVE-2017-9142 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service through assertion failures.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9142?
To fix CVE-2017-9142, upgrade ImageMagick to a version newer than 7.0.5-7 that includes the necessary validation checks.
What components of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-9142?
CVE-2017-9142 affects the WriteBlob function in MagickCore/blob.c and the ReadOneJNGImage function in coders/png.c.
Can CVE-2017-9142 be exploited by malicious files?
Yes, CVE-2017-9142 can be exploited by specially crafted images that trigger assertion failures in the application.
Which versions of Debian are impacted by CVE-2017-9142?
Debian 8.0 and 9.0 are impacted by CVE-2017-9142 when using the vulnerable ImageMagick version.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/imagemagick
- canonical/imagemagick
- version/imagemagick/7.0.5-7
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian linux
- version/debian linux/8.0
- version/debian linux/9.0