CVE-2003-0555: High severity ImageMagick vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2003
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Updated

ImageMagick 5.4.3.x and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a "%x" filename, possibly triggering a format string vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ImageMagick=5.4.3

Event History

Jul 15, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 18, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0555?

CVE-2003-0555 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0555?

To fix CVE-2003-0555, you should upgrade to a version of ImageMagick that is later than 5.4.3.

3

What impact does CVE-2003-0555 have on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2003-0555 includes the possibility of system crashes and unauthorized code execution.

4

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2003-0555?

ImageMagick versions 5.4.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2003-0555.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0555?

CVE-2003-0555 is a format string vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

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