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CVE-2005-0762: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Mar 26 2005(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SGI parser in ImageMagick before 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SGI image file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.3.8
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.3
ImageMagick ImageMagick=6.0
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.4
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.8
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.8.2.1.1.0
ImageMagick ImageMagick=6.0.1
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.3.2.1.2.0
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.7
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.6
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.4.5
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.6.0_2003-04-09
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.3.3
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0762?

    CVE-2005-0762 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0762?

    To fix CVE-2005-0762, update ImageMagick to version 6.0.1 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2005-0762?

    CVE-2005-0762 affects ImageMagick versions 5.3.8, 5.4.3, 5.5.4, 5.4.8, and any 6.0 versions prior to the fixed release.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0762?

    CVE-2005-0762 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the SGI parser.

  • Can CVE-2005-0762 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0762 can be exploited remotely through a crafted SGI image file.

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