CVE-2017-6499

Name: CVE-2017-6499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-06T02:59:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Magick++ in ImageMagick 6.9.7. A specially crafted file creating a nested exception could lead to a memory leak (thus, a DoS).. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Magick++ in ImageMagick 6.9.7. A specially crafted file creating a nested exception could lead to a memory leak (thus, a DoS).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	6.9.7
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3808Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/856880Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/3358f060fc182551822576b2c0a8850faab5d543Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=23&p=142634Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3808Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/856880Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/3358f060fc182551822576b2c0a8850faab5d543Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=23&p=142634Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6499?

An issue was discovered in Magick++ in ImageMagick 6.9.7. A specially crafted file creating a nested exception could lead to a memory leak (thus, a DoS).

How severe is CVE-2017-6499?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6499?

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-2017-6499?

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Source: NVD / NIST