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CVE-2017-14173: In the function ReadTXTImage() in coders/txt.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-10, an integer overflow might occur for...

In the function ReadTXTImage() in coders/txt.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-10, an integer overflow might occur for the addition operation "GetQuantumRange(depth)+1" when "depth" is large, producing a smaller value than expected. As a result, an infinite loop would occur for a crafted TXT file that claims a very large "max_value" value.

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Plain-English summary

This flaw can make ImageMagick hang when it reads a specially crafted TXT image file. The business impact is primarily availability: services that convert or inspect user-supplied images could stall workers or queues. The source bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a focused availability risk, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing upload or conversion services because a low-complexity crafted file could consume processing capacity.

Technical view

CVE-2017-14173 affects ImageMagick 7.0.6-10 in ReadTXTImage() in coders/txt.c. A large depth-derived value can trigger integer overflow in GetQuantumRange(depth)+1, producing an unexpected smaller value and causing an infinite loop when parsing crafted TXT input with a very large max_value.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick processes untrusted or externally supplied TXT image files, such as upload handling, conversion pipelines, or automated media processing. The bundle names ImageMagick 7.0.6-10 and distribution security updates, but does not provide full affected-version ranges.

Exploitation context

The described attack requires a crafted TXT file and an application path that passes it to the vulnerable ImageMagick TXT decoder. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not claim exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports an integer overflow leading to an infinite loop in the TXT coder. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE mapping, complete affected ranges, and exploitation evidence. Use vendor advisories and the upstream commit to confirm package-level applicability.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply ImageMagick security updates from your operating system or vendor channel.
  • Review Ubuntu, Gentoo, Debian, and upstream ImageMagick guidance for applicable fixed packages.
  • Update vulnerable ImageMagick builds that include the affected ReadTXTImage() logic.
  • Restrict untrusted TXT image processing where it is not business-required.
  • Monitor image conversion workers for hangs until patched.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and containers with ImageMagick installed.
  • Confirm whether ImageMagick 7.0.6-10 or vulnerable distro packages are present.
  • Identify services that process user-supplied TXT image files.
  • Verify packages include the relevant vendor security update or upstream fix.
  • Review conversion queues and worker logs for repeated hangs on TXT inputs.
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