CVE-2017-12806

CVE-2017-12806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Description

In ImageMagick 7.0.6-6, a memory exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function format8BIM, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12806?
In ImageMagick 7.0.6-6, a memory exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function format8BIM, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-12806?
CVE-2017-12806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12806 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12806?
CVE-2017-12806 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12806?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12806 published?
CVE-2017-12806 was published on 2019-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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