Discover the impact of CVE-2017-11166, a memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick version 7.0.5-6. Learn about affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
A memory leak vulnerability has been discovered in the ReadXWDImage function within the coders\xwd.c file of ImageMagick version 7.0.5-6. This vulnerability can potentially lead to memory exhaustion if an XWD file with a manipulated length field (indicating the number of color-map entries) is encountered.
Understanding CVE-2017-11166
The ReadXWDImage function in coders\xwd.c in ImageMagick 7.0.5-6 has a memory leak vulnerability that can cause memory exhaustion via a crafted length (number of color-map entries) field in the header of an XWD file.
What is CVE-2017-11166?
This CVE refers to a memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick version 7.0.5-6 that can result in memory exhaustion when processing XWD files with manipulated length fields.
The Impact of CVE-2017-11166
The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to exhaust memory resources on systems running the affected ImageMagick version, potentially leading to denial of service or system instability.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-11166
The technical details of the CVE include:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in the ReadXWDImage function within the coders\xwd.c file of ImageMagick version 7.0.5-6, allowing for a memory leak when processing XWD files with manipulated length fields.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-11166, consider the following mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates