Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 when it processes a specially crafted file with the convert tool. The cited impact is an address access exception, which most directly suggests a crash or failed image-processing job. The supplied sources do not state data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick convert processes user-supplied or externally sourced image files, such as upload pipelines, document conversion, or automated media services. Version evidence in the bundle names ImageMagick 7.0.6-1; distro package applicability should be checked against vendor advisories. Treat as a targeted remediation item for systems that process untrusted files. It is old and not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but exposed media pipelines should still be patched because crafted files can disrupt processing. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories for affected package versions and fixed updates.; Upgrade ImageMagick packages through the relevant OS or vendor channel.; Restrict ImageMagick processing of untrusted files where feasible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/584CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- DSA-4040CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- USN-3681-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- GLSA-201711-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- DSA-4019CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
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