ImageMagick 7.0.7-3 coders/caption.c ReadCAPTIONImage input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick 7.0.7-3. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is the function ReadCAPTIONImage of the file coders/caption.c. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-14741. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick 7.0.7-3 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function ReadCAPTIONImage of the file coders/caption.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ReadCAPTIONImage function in coders/caption.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted font file.

The bug was discovered 09/21/2017. The weakness was published 09/26/2017 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14741 since 09/25/2017. 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 was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103522 (FreeBSD : ImageMagick -- denial of service via a crafted font file (16fb4f83-a2ab-11e7-9c14-009c02a2ab30)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176900 (Debian Security Update for imagemagick (DLA 1785-1)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (103522). Similar entry is available at VDB-107134. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 103522
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : ImageMagick -- denial of service via a crafted font file (16fb4f83-a2ab-11e7-9c14-009c02a2ab30)
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OpenVAS ID: 64040
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 1131-1] imagemagick security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/21/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: 771
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CVE: CVE-2017-14741 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14741
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107135
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2017 15:13
Updated: 08/19/2024 05:04
Changes: 09/26/2017 15:13 (65), 11/19/2019 16:48 (8), 12/30/2022 09:51 (4), 12/30/2022 09:54 (1), 08/19/2024 05:04 (19)
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