CVE-2017-15218

Name: CVE-2017-15218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-10T20:29:00.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ImageMagick 7.0.7-2 has a memory leak in ReadOneJNGImage in coders/png.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick 7.0.7-2 has a memory leak in ReadOneJNGImage in coders/png.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.7-2
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/101233Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/760Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101233Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/760Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15218?

ImageMagick 7.0.7-2 has a memory leak in ReadOneJNGImage in coders/png.c.

How severe is CVE-2017-15218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15218?

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-2017-15218?

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Source: NVD / NIST