CVE-2017-11640 : What You Need to Know

ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 is susceptible to an address access exception when processing manipulated files using the convert operation.

Understanding CVE-2017-11640

ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 vulnerability leading to an address access exception.

What is CVE-2017-11640?

The function WritePTIFImage() in coders/tiff.c can encounter an address access exception if a manipulated file is processed by ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 using the convert operation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-11640

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-11640

ImageMagick vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

When ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 processes a crafted file in convert, it can lead to an address access exception in the WritePTIFImage() function in coders/tiff.c.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: ImageMagick 7.0.6-1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating files processed by ImageMagick using the convert operation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2017-11640 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ImageMagick to a non-vulnerable version.
Avoid processing untrusted files with ImageMagick.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches.
Implement file type and content validation mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest patches and updates provided by ImageMagick to address this vulnerability.