CVE-2017-9144: Input Validation
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.5-5
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u58:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1
Remediation
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-2017-9144?
CVE-2017-9144 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a crash when processing crafted RLE images.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.