CVE-2017-9439: Medium severity ImageMagick vulnerability
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, a memory leak was found in the function ReadPDBImage in coders/pdb.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
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What is CVE-2017-9439?
CVE-2017-9439 is a vulnerability found in ImageMagick 7.0.5-5 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9439?
CVE-2017-9439 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-9439?
ImageMagick versions 7.0.5-5 and below are affected by CVE-2017-9439.
How can I fix CVE-2017-9439?
Upgrade to ImageMagick version 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-12 or higher to fix CVE-2017-9439.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9439?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-9439 at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/460), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98907), [Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9439).