CVE-2015-8808: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick<=1.3.17
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11-sp4
SUSE Studio onsite=1.3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11-sp4
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
Event History
Jul 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8808?
CVE-2015-8808 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to uninitialized memory access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8808?
To fix CVE-2015-8808, update GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.18 or later.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2015-8808 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8808 can be exploited remotely via a crafted GIF file.
5
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.