Vulnerability Description
The ReadXWDImage function in coders\xwd.c in ImageMagick 7.0.5-6 has a memory leak vulnerability that can cause memory exhaustion via a crafted length (number of color-map entries) field in the header of an XWD file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.5-6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/471Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/471Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11166?
CVE-2017-11166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The ReadXWDImage function in coders\xwd.c in ImageMagick 7.0.5-6 has a memory leak vulnerability that can cause memory exhaustion via a crafted length (number of color-map entries) field in the header...
How severe is CVE-2017-11166?
CVE-2017-11166 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.