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CVE-2017-14249: ImageMagick 7.0.6-8 Q16 mishandles EOF checks in ReadMPCImage in coders/mpc.c, leading to division by zero...

ImageMagick 7.0.6-8 Q16 mishandles EOF checks in ReadMPCImage in coders/mpc.c, leading to division by zero in GetPixelCacheTileSize in MagickCore/cache.c, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14249 is an ImageMagick denial-of-service flaw. A specially crafted file can trigger a division-by-zero crash during MPC image handling. The business risk is service disruption in systems that process untrusted images, not data theft or remote code execution based on the provided sources.

Executive priority

Treat as a patching and resilience item for any service that processes untrusted files. Prioritize internet-facing upload or conversion services, but urgency is below code execution vulnerabilities because the documented impact is denial of service.

Technical view

ImageMagick 7.0.6-8 Q16 mishandles EOF checks in ReadMPCImage in coders/mpc.c. This can lead to division by zero in GetPixelCacheTileSize in MagickCore/cache.c when processing a crafted file, causing denial of service.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick processes files supplied by users, partners, or automated feeds. The source bundle specifically names ImageMagick 7.0.6-8 Q16 and downstream Ubuntu, Gentoo, and Debian security updates.

Exploitation context

The provided sources describe remote denial of service via a crafted file. CISA KEV status is false, and the bundle does not provide evidence of active exploitation or public weaponization.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE metadata, downstream advisories, and an upstream issue reference. No CVSS vector, CWE, or KEV listing is included. Do not assume broader versions or exploitation beyond the provided ImageMagick 7.0.6-8 Q16 description and vendor advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply ImageMagick updates from the relevant OS or vendor advisory.
  • Check Ubuntu, Gentoo, Debian, or upstream guidance for affected package versions.
  • Limit ImageMagick processing of untrusted or unnecessary file formats.
  • Run image conversion workers with resource limits and isolation.
  • Monitor image-processing crashes and repeated malformed file submissions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and containers that include ImageMagick.
  • Check installed ImageMagick package versions against vendor advisories.
  • Identify upload, conversion, thumbnailing, or document-preview workflows using ImageMagick.
  • Confirm patched packages are deployed in production and worker images.
  • Review logs for recurring ImageMagick crashes during file processing.
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