CVE-2017-6497

7.5 HIGH

Published: March 06, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 6.9.7. A specially crafted psd file could lead to a NULL pointer dereference (thus, a DoS).

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96594

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://bugs.debian.org/856882

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/7f2dc7a1afc067d0c89f12c82bcdec0445fb1b94

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96594

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://bugs.debian.org/856882

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/7f2dc7a1afc067d0c89f12c82bcdec0445fb1b94

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.0%

79th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

Affected Vendors

imagemagick

Related CVEs