CVE-2017-9144: Input Validation
First published: Mon May 22 2017(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, a crafted RLE image can trigger a crash because of incorrect EOF handling in coders/rle.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/imagemagick | 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u4 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u3 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u2 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1 8:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.5-5 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3863
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98603
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/f6240ee77847787f6d7618b669d3a2040a2d6d40
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/7fdf9ea808caa3c81a0eb42656e5fafc59084198
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9144
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9144?
CVE-2017-9144 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a crash when processing crafted RLE images.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9144?
To fix CVE-2017-9144, update ImageMagick to version 7.0.5-6 or later, or install the patched versions available from your distribution.
What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-9144?
CVE-2017-9144 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 7.0.5-6, including 7.0.5-5 and earlier.
What specific component is causing the vulnerability in CVE-2017-9144?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-9144 arises from incorrect EOF handling in the RLE coder within the ImageMagick software.
Is CVE-2017-9144 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-9144 is primarily relevant to Debian-based systems where the affected version of ImageMagick is installed.
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