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7.5

ImageMagick may leak memory data to attackers

CVE-2017-13143 · published 9 years ago
Summary

ImageMagick versions before 6.9.7-6 and 7.0.4-6 can expose parts of a server's memory when processing certain files. This could let a remote user see sensitive information stored in the system's memory. Updating ImageMagick to the latest version removes the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
imagemagick imagemagick <= 6.9.7-5
7.0.1-0
7.0.1-1
7.0.1-2
7.0.1-3
7.0.1-4
7.0.1-5
7.0.1-6
7.0.1-7
7.0.1-8
7.0.1-9
7.0.1-10
28 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In ImageMagick before 6.9.7-6 and 7.x before 7.0.4-6, the ReadMATImage function in coders/mat.c uses uninitialized data, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from proc...
In ImageMagick before 6.9.7-6 and 7.x before 7.0.4-6, the ReadMATImage function in coders/mat.c uses uninitialized data, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published23 Aug 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-13143 · NVD
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