CVE-2017-14137 describes an excessive memory allocation vulnerability in ImageMagick versions 7.0.6-5 and earlier, specifically within the ReadWEBPImage function in coders/webp.c. This flaw arises because memory allocation relies solely on a length field in a WebP image header, potentially leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction or privileges, and its primary impact is high availability compromise. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0.6-5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:7.0.6-5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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