CVE-2017-9144: Input Validation

Published May 22, 2017
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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

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.

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