ImageMagick 7.0.4-9 Color Algorithm infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick 7.0.4-9. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Color Algorithm Handler. Such manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-7619. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ImageMagick 7.0.4-9 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Color Algorithm Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In ImageMagick 7.0.4-9, an infinite loop can occur because of a floating-point rounding error in some of the color algorithms. This affects ModulateHSL, ModulateHCL, ModulateHCLp, ModulateHSB, ModulateHSI, ModulateHSV, ModulateHWB, ModulateLCHab, and ModulateLCHuv.

The bug was discovered 04/10/2017. The weakness was published 04/10/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at imagemagick.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-7619 since 04/10/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 99443 (Debian DLA-902-1 : 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 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (99443) and SecurityFocus (BID 98689†). Similar entries are available at VDB-99465, VDB-99943, VDB-99944 and VDB-99945. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 99443
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-902-1 : 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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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: imagemagick.org
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CVE: CVE-2017-7619 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7619
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99560

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SecurityFocus: 98689 - ImageMagick CVE-2017-7619 Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Created: 04/11/2017 09:47
Updated: 10/15/2019 09:29
Changes: 04/11/2017 09:47 (74), 10/15/2019 09:29 (6)
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