CVE-2015-8808: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )
The DecodeImage function in coders/gif.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access) via a crafted GIF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | <=1.3.17 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | =11-sp4 | |
| SUSE Studio Onsite | =1.3 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =11-sp4 | |
| Fedora | =22 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177834.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00032.html
- http://marc.info/?l=graphicsmagick-commit&m=142283721604323&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/06/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/06/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83058
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8808?
CVE-2015-8808 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to uninitialized memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8808?
To fix CVE-2015-8808, update GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.18 or later.
What versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2015-8808?
GraphicsMagick versions up to and including 1.3.17 are affected by CVE-2015-8808.
Can CVE-2015-8808 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8808 can be exploited remotely via a crafted GIF file.
Which systems are at risk for CVE-2015-8808?
Systems using affected versions of GraphicsMagick, SUSE and Fedora are at risk for CVE-2015-8808.
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