ImageMagick 7.0.5-5 pcx.c ReadPCXImage memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ImageMagick 7.0.5-5. Affected by this issue is the function ReadPCXImage of the file pcx.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-8344. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ImageMagick 7.0.5-5 (Image Processing Software). This issue affects the function ReadPCXImage of the file pcx.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadPCXImage function in pcx.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 04/30/2017. The weakness was shared 04/30/2017 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-8344 since 04/30/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100433 (Debian DSA-3863-1 : imagemagick - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196797 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Imagemagick Vulnerabilities (USN-3302-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (100433) and SecurityFocus (BID 98136†). The entries VDB-99560, VDB-99943, VDB-99944 and VDB-99945 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 100433
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3863-1 : imagemagick - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703863
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3863-1 (imagemagick - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: 446
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-8344 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8344
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100739

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SecurityFocus: 98136 - ImageMagick CVE-2017-8344 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8344 - ImageMagick - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2017 00:15
Updated: 12/02/2022 14:22
Changes: 05/01/2017 00:15 (82), 12/02/2022 14:22 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:B93:103

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