CVE-2017-12692

Name: CVE-2017-12692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-01T21:29:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ReadVIFFImage function in coders/viff.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted VIFF file.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ReadVIFFImage function in coders/viff.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted VIFF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.6-6
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/653Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, 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://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-07Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/653Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, 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://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-07Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12692?

The ReadVIFFImage function in coders/viff.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted VIFF file.

How severe is CVE-2017-12692?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12692 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12692?

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-2017-12692?

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Source: NVD / NIST