CVE-2017-9405
First published: Fri Jun 02 2017(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadICONImage function in icon.c:452 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | =7.0.5-5 | |
| 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 8:7.1.1.39+dfsg1-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/457
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9405
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9405
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9405
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9405
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9405
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9405?
CVE-2017-9405 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick 7.0.5-5 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service through a memory leak.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-9405?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-9405 by using a crafted file to trigger the memory leak.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9405?
CVE-2017-9405 is considered to have a severity of medium with a severity value of 6.5.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-9405?
ImageMagick versions 7.0.5-5, 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u1, 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u5, 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u1, and 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6 are affected by CVE-2017-9405.
How can I mitigate CVE-2017-9405?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9405, it is recommended to update ImageMagick to version 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-11 or higher.
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