CVE-2017-1000476

Name: CVE-2017-1000476
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-03T18:29:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1000476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a CPU exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function ReadDDSInfo in coders/dds.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a CPU exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function ReadDDSInfo in coders/dds.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.7-12	Q16
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102428Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/867Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00015.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00007.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102428Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/867Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00015.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00007.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000476?

ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a CPU exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function ReadDDSInfo in coders/dds.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2017-1000476?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000476?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-1000476?

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Source: NVD / NIST