Vulnerability Description
In ImageMagick 7.0.7-16 Q16 x86_64 2017-12-21, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadOneMNGImage in coders/png.c, related to length calculation and caused by an off-by-one error.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.7-16 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102305Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/906Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4074Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4204Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102305Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/906Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4074Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4204Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17879?
CVE-2017-17879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In ImageMagick 7.0.7-16 Q16 x86_64 2017-12-21, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadOneMNGImage in coders/png.c, related to length calculation and caused by an off-by-one error.
How severe is CVE-2017-17879?
CVE-2017-17879 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.