CVE-2017-17680

Name: CVE-2017-17680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-14T06:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17680 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadXPMImage in coders/xpm.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted xpm image file.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadXPMImage in coders/xpm.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted xpm image file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.7-12	Q16
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/102203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/873Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/873Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17680?

In ImageMagick 7.0.7-12 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadXPMImage in coders/xpm.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted xpm image file.

How severe is CVE-2017-17680?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17680 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17680?

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-2017-17680?

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Source: NVD / NIST