CVE-2017-12433 : Security Advisory and Response

A memory leak vulnerability in the function ReadPESImage in ImageMagick version 7.0.6-1 allows attackers to induce a denial of service attack by exploiting ResizeMagickMemory in memory.c.

Understanding CVE-2017-12433

This CVE involves a memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick version 7.0.6-1.

What is CVE-2017-12433?

In ImageMagick 7.0.6-1, a memory leak vulnerability was discovered in the function ReadPESImage in coders/pes.c, enabling attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting ResizeMagickMemory in memory.c.

The Impact of CVE-2017-12433

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to launch denial of service attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-12433

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A memory leak vulnerability in the function ReadPESImage in coders/pes.c in ImageMagick version 7.0.6-1.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: ImageMagick 7.0.6-1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can induce a denial of service attack by exploiting ResizeMagickMemory in memory.c.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-12433 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ImageMagick to a non-vulnerable version.
Monitor for any unusual memory consumption.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches.
Implement network and system monitoring for unusual activities.
Conduct regular security audits.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by ImageMagick to fix the memory leak vulnerability.