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CVE-2017-14682: GetNextToken in MagickCore/token.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic...

GetNextToken in MagickCore/token.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SVG document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-10928.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14682 is an ImageMagick parsing flaw that can crash an application when it processes a malicious SVG file. For an organization, the main business risk is service disruption in systems that accept or transform untrusted images. The source bundle does not prove active exploitation or reliable code execution.

Executive priority

Treat this as a practical availability risk for services that process untrusted SVG images. Prioritize internet-facing upload and conversion workflows first. Escalation to emergency response is not supported by the supplied evidence unless local exposure is high or crashes are already observed.

Technical view

The issue is in GetNextToken in MagickCore/token.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6. A crafted SVG can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, causing denial of service and possibly unspecified other impact. It is distinct from CVE-2017-10928. No CVSS, CWE, or complete affected-version range is provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in web applications, upload services, document workflows, or thumbnailing pipelines that invoke ImageMagick on user-supplied SVG content. Debian and Ubuntu advisories indicate downstream package impact, but the supplied data does not enumerate all affected builds.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. The described attack condition is remote submission or processing of a crafted SVG by a vulnerable ImageMagick component. Evidence supports denial of service; other impact is described only as possible and unspecified.

Researcher notes

The record lacks CVSS, CWE, and a full affected-version matrix. The clearest technical facts are ImageMagick 7.0.6, GetNextToken, heap-based buffer overflow, crafted SVG, and application crash. Confirm exact fixed versions through the referenced vendor or distribution advisories before closing exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply ImageMagick updates from the relevant vendor or Linux distribution advisory.
  • Check Debian DSA-4032, Debian DSA-4040, and Ubuntu USN-3681-1 for package-specific guidance.
  • Limit ImageMagick processing of untrusted SVG files until affected systems are updated.
  • Run image conversion services with least privilege and isolation where practical.
  • Monitor image-processing workers for crashes or repeated malformed SVG submissions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and containers that include ImageMagick or distro imagemagick packages.
  • Identify application paths that process user-uploaded or externally supplied SVG files.
  • Confirm installed packages include vendor security fixes from the cited advisories.
  • Review logs for ImageMagick crashes tied to SVG processing.
  • Validate remediation in staging without using offensive proof-of-concept material.
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