CVE-2017-12668
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.46%
Last modified
CVE-2017-12668 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick 7.0.6-2 has a memory leak vulnerability in WritePCXImage in coders/pcx.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ImageMagick 7.0.6-2 has a memory leak vulnerability in WritePCXImage in coders/pcx.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.6-2 |
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/575Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/575Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12668?
ImageMagick 7.0.6-2 has a memory leak vulnerability in WritePCXImage in coders/pcx.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-12668?
CVE-2017-12668 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12668?
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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