CVE-2017-9143: Medium severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability
Published May 22, 2017
·Updated
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadARTImage function in coders/art.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted .art 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
May 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9143?
CVE-2017-9143 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a memory leak when processing crafted .art files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-9143?
To fix CVE-2017-9143, upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.0.5-6 or later, or apply relevant patches if available.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-9143?
CVE-2017-9143 specifically affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and certain Debian Linux versions.
4
What kind of attack can CVE-2017-9143 facilitate?
CVE-2017-9143 can facilitate denial of service attacks through memory leaks when handling malicious .art files.
5
Is CVE-2017-9143 still a threat if my software is updated?
As long as your software is updated to a version that is not vulnerable, CVE-2017-9143 should not pose a threat.