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CVE-2017-14224 is a memory corruption flaw in ImageMagick’s PCX image-writing code. A crafted image file could crash image processing and, according to the CVE description, may allow code execution. The largest concern is systems that automatically process untrusted uploads or attachments. Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick processes user-supplied or externally sourced files, especially services converting, resizing, or writing PCX images. Linux distributions issued advisories, but the bundle does not enumerate all affected downstream package versions. Treat this as a priority patching item for internet-facing or upload-heavy services. It is older and not KEV-listed in the bundle, but the potential impact includes service disruption and possible code execution. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant vendor security updates from Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo, or your package provider.; Upgrade ImageMagick from 7.0.6-8 Q16 or any vulnerable downstream build.; Restrict ImageMagick processing of untrusted files where updates cannot be applied promptly..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 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-4032CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/733CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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