CVE-2017-6500

Name: CVE-2017-6500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-06T02:59:00.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6500 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 6.9.7. A specially crafted sun file triggers a heap-based buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 6.9.7. A specially crafted sun file triggers a heap-based buffer over-read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

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/96592Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/856879Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/3007531bfd326c5c1e29cd41d2cd80c166de8528Patch
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/375Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/376Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3808Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96592Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/856879Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/3007531bfd326c5c1e29cd41d2cd80c166de8528Patch
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/375Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/376Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6500?

An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 6.9.7. A specially crafted sun file triggers a heap-based buffer over-read.

How severe is CVE-2017-6500?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6500 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6500?

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-2017-6500?

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Source: NVD / NIST