CVE-2017-11523
UnknownEPSS 3.00%
Last modified
CVE-2017-11523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ReadTXTImage function in coders/txt.c in ImageMagick through 6.9.9-0 and 7.x through 7.0.6-1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file, because the end-of-file condition is not considered.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ReadTXTImage function in coders/txt.c in ImageMagick through 6.9.9-0 and 7.x through 7.0.6-1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file, because the end-of-file condition is not considered.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | <= 6.9.9-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.0-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-1 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-2 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-3 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-4 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-5 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-6 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-7 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-8 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-9 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-10 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-1 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-2 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-3 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-4 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-5 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-6 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-7 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-8 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-9 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.2-10 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-1 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-2 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-3 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-4 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-5 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-6 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-7 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-8 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-9 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-10 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-1 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-2 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-3 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-4 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-5 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-6 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-7 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-8 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-9 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.4-10 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.5-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.5-1 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.5-4 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.5-5 |
Showing 50 of 54 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/869210Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/83e0f8ffd7eeb7661b0ff83257da23d24ca7f078Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/591Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/869210Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/83e0f8ffd7eeb7661b0ff83257da23d24ca7f078Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/591Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11523?
The ReadTXTImage function in coders/txt.c in ImageMagick through 6.9.9-0 and 7.x through 7.0.6-1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file, because the end-of-file condition is not considered.
How severe is CVE-2017-11523?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11523?
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.
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