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CVE-2017-14172: In coders/ps.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16, a DoS in ReadPSImage() due to lack of an EOF (End of File) check...

In coders/ps.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16, a DoS in ReadPSImage() due to lack of an EOF (End of File) check might cause huge CPU consumption. When a crafted PSD file, which claims a large "extent" field in the header but does not contain sufficient backing data, is provided, the loop over "length" would consume huge CPU resources, since there is no EOF check inside the loop.

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Plain-English summary

A malformed image file can make vulnerable ImageMagick processing consume excessive CPU. This is primarily an availability risk for services that accept or transform untrusted images. The source bundle does not show data theft or code execution, and it does not cite active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate availability issue. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-facing image processing systems because one crafted file could waste CPU and degrade service. It is lower priority than confirmed remote code execution or active exploitation, based on the supplied evidence.

Technical view

CVE-2017-14172 affects ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16 in ReadPSImage() in coders/ps.c. A crafted PSD with a large claimed extent but insufficient backing data can trigger a loop without an EOF check, causing high CPU consumption. Upstream and Linux distribution security update references are listed.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick processes attacker-supplied image files, such as upload pipelines, thumbnailing services, document conversion, or batch media processing. The bundle only names ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16; downstream package impact should be verified against vendor advisories.

Exploitation context

The provided evidence describes a crafted-file denial of service. It does not provide KEV listing, public active exploitation evidence, or proof of code execution. Exploitation would require getting a vulnerable ImageMagick workflow to parse the malicious file.

Researcher notes

The key condition is a claimed large extent with insufficient data, leading to excessive looping from missing EOF handling. The affected inventory data in the bundle is incomplete, so validate through package advisories and upstream commit history rather than assuming all ImageMagick versions are affected.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply relevant ImageMagick security updates from your OS or application vendor.
  • Confirm downstream packages include the upstream fix commit or vendor backport.
  • Review vendor guidance for safe handling of untrusted PSD/PostScript-related inputs.
  • Run image processing with CPU, timeout, and job isolation controls where vendor-supported.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory hosts, containers, and applications using ImageMagick.
  • Check ImageMagick package versions against Ubuntu, Gentoo, Debian, or upstream advisories.
  • Identify workflows that process untrusted image uploads or attachments.
  • Verify updated packages include the ReadPSImage EOF-handling fix or vendor backport.
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