CVE-2017-8357
Publication date 30 April 2017
Last updated 25 August 2025
Ubuntu priority
Description
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadEPTImage function in ept.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| imagemagick | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial |
Fixed 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.7
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| 14.04 LTS trusty |
Fixed 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.7
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Notes
Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score |
6.5 · Medium
|
| Attack vector | Network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None |
| Integrity impact | None |
| Availability impact | High |
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
References
Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)
- USN-3302-1
- ImageMagick vulnerabilities
- 30 May 2017