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CVE-2017-14625: ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16 has a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the function sixel_output_create in...

ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16 has a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the function sixel_output_create in coders/sixel.c.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14625 is a reported NULL pointer dereference in ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16, specifically in the SIXEL coder path. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or confirmed business impact. The practical concern is service instability where ImageMagick processes attacker-supplied or untrusted images.

Executive priority

Prioritize based on exposure. If ImageMagick handles public uploads or external files, verify patch status promptly. If usage is internal and trusted only, handle through normal vulnerability management because severity and exploitation evidence are incomplete.

Technical view

The CVE record describes a NULL pointer dereference in sixel_output_create within coders/sixel.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16. References include Ubuntu and Debian security advisories plus an ImageMagick GitHub issue. The bundle does not identify exact fixed upstream versions, CVSS metrics, or affected CPEs.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant for systems running ImageMagick, especially version 7.0.7-0 Q16, that process untrusted image content or enable SIXEL-related conversion paths. Debian and Ubuntu advisories indicate downstream package maintenance addressed related ImageMagick security updates.

Exploitation context

No provided source or KEV status confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability is publicly documented, but the bundle does not include exploit maturity, attack prerequisites, or observed abuse. Treat it as a potential denial-of-service risk if reachable through image processing workflows.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are missing CVSS, CPEs, CWE mapping, fixed upstream version, and explicit impact statement. Analysis should stay tied to the named ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16 SIXEL NULL dereference and downstream advisory references.

Mitigation direction

  • Check vendor advisories for the fixed ImageMagick package version.
  • Update ImageMagick through supported Ubuntu, Debian, or vendor packages.
  • Restrict ImageMagick processing of untrusted files where feasible.
  • Disable unused coders or formats if vendor guidance supports it.
  • Run image processing with least privilege and isolation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ImageMagick versions across servers, containers, and build images.
  • Confirm whether ImageMagick processes user-supplied or external images.
  • Review package changelogs against Ubuntu and Debian advisory fixes.
  • Check policy configuration for enabled coders and delegates.
  • Verify monitoring covers image-processing crashes or worker restarts.
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