CVE-2017-7942 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The ReadAVSImage function in avs.c in ImageMagick 7.0.5-4 allows remote attackers to consume an amount of available memory via a crafted file.

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	7.0.5-4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-772

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/429Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/429Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7942?

CVE-2017-7942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The ReadAVSImage function in avs.c in ImageMagick 7.0.5-4 allows remote attackers to consume an amount of available memory via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-7942?

CVE-2017-7942 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-2017-7942?

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