CVE-2008-6071: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 6, 2009
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DecodeImage function in coders/pict.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.1.14, and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT image. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

20 affected components
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.11
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick<=1.1.13
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.2.2
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.3
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.5
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.10
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.2
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.4
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.4
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.2
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.9
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.7
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.12
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.6
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.6
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.2.1
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.8
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.1

Event History

Feb 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Feb 10, 2009
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6071?

The severity of CVE-2008-6071 is categorized as high due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6071?

To fix CVE-2008-6071, upgrade GraphicsMagick to version 1.1.14 or later, or 1.2.3 or later.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2008-6071?

CVE-2008-6071 affects GraphicsMagick versions prior to 1.1.14 and 1.2.x before 1.2.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6071?

CVE-2008-6071 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2008-6071 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-6071 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted PICT images.

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