CVE-2006-5868: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 22 2006(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in Imagemagick 6.0 before 6.0.6.2, and 6.2 before 6.2.4.5, has unknown impact and user-assisted attack vectors via a crafted SGI image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | >=6.0<6.0.6.2 | |
| ImageMagick | >=6.2<6.2.4.5 | |
| Debian | =3.1 | |
| Debian | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1213
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22998
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-386-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23101
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23219
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0015.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24186
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:223
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24284
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10612
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5868?
CVE-2006-5868 has an unknown impact but involves multiple buffer overflows in specific versions of ImageMagick.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5868?
To fix CVE-2006-5868, upgrade to ImageMagick version 6.0.6.2 or 6.2.4.5 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-5868?
CVE-2006-5868 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.0.6.2 and 6.2 before 6.2.4.5, as well as specific Debian and Ubuntu versions.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-5868?
CVE-2006-5868 allows for user-assisted attack vectors via crafted SGI images, leading to potential arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2006-5868 a serious vulnerability?
While CVE-2006-5868's impact is unknown, the ability to exploit buffer overflows always poses significant risks.
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