CVE-2005-0397
First published: Mon Mar 07 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the SetImageInfo function in image.c for ImageMagick before 6.0.2.5 may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename argument to convert, which may be called by other web applications.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | =5.2 | |
| ImageMagick | =5.3 | |
| ImageMagick | =5.4 | |
| ImageMagick | =5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-702
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-11.xml
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=83542
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-320.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_17_imagemagick.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-070.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110987256010857&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19586
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10302
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0397?
CVE-2005-0397 has a medium severity rating, primarily due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0397?
To fix CVE-2005-0397, upgrade to ImageMagick version 6.0.2.5 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2005-0397 facilitate?
CVE-2005-0397 can facilitate denial of service attacks and potentially allow remote code execution.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2005-0397?
CVE-2005-0397 affects ImageMagick versions 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5.
How does CVE-2005-0397 exploit a system?
CVE-2005-0397 exploits a format string vulnerability in the SetImageInfo function by using format string specifiers in a filename argument.
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