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CVE-2007-1797

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple integer overflows in ImageMagick before 6.3.3-5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted DCM image, which results in a heap-based overflow in the ReadDCMImage fun…

Published Apr 2, 2007imagemagickCWE-189EPSS 3.53%

Overview

CVE-2007-1797 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting imagemagick imagemagick. It was published on April 2, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer overflows in ImageMagick before 6.3.3-5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted DCM image, which results in a heap-based overflow in the ReadDCMImage function, or (2) the (a) colors or (b) comments field in a crafted XWD image, which results in a heap-based overflow in the ReadXWDImage function, different issues than CVE-2007-1667.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imagemagick. Update imagemagick to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=496Refsecunia.com/advisories/24721Refsecunia.com/advisories/24739Refsecunia.com/advisories/25072Refsecunia.com/advisories/25206Refsecunia.com/advisories/25992Refsecunia.com/advisories/26177Refsecunia.com/advisories/29786Refsecunia.com/advisories/29857Refsecunia.com/advisories/36260

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1797?

CVE-2007-1797 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting imagemagick imagemagick. It was published on April 2, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-1797?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1797?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imagemagick. Update imagemagick to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1797?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1797 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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