CVE-2017-9409
First published: Fri Jun 02 2017(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.
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/458
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9409
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9409
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9409
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9409
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9409
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
How severe is the vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2017-9409 is medium with a severity score of 6.5.
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.
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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