CVE-2017-18254
UnknownEPSS 1.78%
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CVE-2017-18254 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 7.0.7. A memory leak vulnerability was found in the function WriteGIFImage in coders/gif.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 7.0.7. A memory leak vulnerability was found in the function WriteGIFImage in coders/gif.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.7 |
| 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/808Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/808Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18254?
An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 7.0.7. A memory leak vulnerability was found in the function WriteGIFImage in coders/gif.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-18254?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18254 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18254?
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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