CVE-2017-14624

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

published September 21, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A NULL pointer dereference in ImageMagick could leave your image processing capabilities high and dry! Think of it like trying to read a book that’s missing several key pages — you end up lost and confused, unable to process the images correctly. It’s a sneaky little hiccup that can trip up your workflow if you're not careful! If triggered, this vulnerability could lead to crashes in your image processing applications. While it’s not a full-on breach, unexpected behavior can disrupt your services and leave you scrambling for a fix.

Put simply

Think of it like trying to read a book that’s missing several key pages — you end up lost and confused, unable to process the images correctly. It’s a sneaky little hiccup that can trip up your workflow if you're not careful! The NULL Pointer Dereference in ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 occurs specifically in the PostscriptDelegateMessage function, where the software attempts to access memory that hasn’t been allocated properly, leading to potential application instability.

What to do

If triggered, this vulnerability could lead to crashes in your image processing applications. While it’s not a full-on breach, unexpected behavior can disrupt your services and leave you scrambling for a fix. Make sure to update ImageMagick to the latest version, where this vulnerability is patched. Regularly audit your libraries and dependencies to ensure they are up-to-date and free of known vulnerabilities. Stay vigilant! You’ve got this! With a quick update, you can keep your image processing running smoothly and securely. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03175 · 88.0th percentile
Published
2017-09-21T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 SEP 05:00Z
    ImageMagick 7.0.7-0 Q16 has a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the function PostscriptDelegateMessage in coders/ps.c
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