Learn about CVE-2017-12668, a memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick version 7.0.6-2. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
ImageMagick 7.0.6-2 has a memory leak vulnerability in the WritePCXImage function in coders/pcx.c.
Understanding CVE-2017-12668
This CVE entry describes a memory leakage vulnerability in ImageMagick version 7.0.6-2.
What is CVE-2017-12668?
The vulnerability is related to memory leakage in the WritePCXImage function of coders/pcx.c in ImageMagick version 7.0.6-2.
The Impact of CVE-2017-12668
The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-12668
ImageMagick version 7.0.6-2 is affected by a memory leak vulnerability in the WritePCXImage function.
Vulnerability Description
The WritePCXImage function in coders/pcx.c of ImageMagick version 7.0.6-2 contains a vulnerability related to memory leakage.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to trigger memory leakage, potentially leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
Patching and Updates
Ensure that ImageMagick is updated to a version that addresses the memory leak vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.