CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9143

First published: Mon 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick=7.0.5-5
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-9143?

    CVE-2017-9143 specifically affects ImageMagick version 7.0.5-5 and certain Debian Linux versions.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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