CVE-2017-11540 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

When ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 processes a crafted file in convert, it can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read in the GetPixelIndex() function, called from the WritePICONImage function in coders/xpm.c.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.6-1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99929Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/581ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99929Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/581ExploitIssue TrackingPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11540?

CVE-2017-11540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). When ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 processes a crafted file in convert, it can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read in the GetPixelIndex() function, called from the WritePICONImage function in coders/xpm.c.

How severe is CVE-2017-11540?

CVE-2017-11540 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-2017-11540?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.