CVE-2017-9409: Medium severity imagemagick vulnerability

Published Jun 2, 2017
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Updated

In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadMPCImage function in mpc.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick=7.0.5-5
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

Jun 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:42 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:32 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-9409?

CVE-2017-9409 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick 7.0.5-5 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9409?

The affected versions include ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, 6.9.7.4+dfsg-11, 6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.8, 6.9.7.4+dfsg-3ubuntu1.2, 6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.8, 7.0.5-5, 6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u1, 6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u5, 6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u1, 6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6, and 6.9.12.98+dfsg1-2.

3

How severe is the vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2017-9409 is medium with a severity score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-9409?

To fix CVE-2017-9409, you should update ImageMagick to version 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-11 or apply the recommended patches for your specific distribution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9409?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-9409 on GitHub, Launchpad, and Debian Security Tracker.

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