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CVE-2015-8894: Double Free

First published: Thu Apr 23 2015(Updated: )

A double free flaw was found in ImageMagick in pict.c. Detailed stacktrace with reproducer can be found here: <a href="https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/imagemagick/+bug/1490362">https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/imagemagick/+bug/1490362</a> Upstream patch to the vulnerability in tga.c can be found here: <a href="https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/4f68e9661518463fca523c9726bb5d940a2aa6d8">https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/4f68e9661518463fca523c9726bb5d940a2aa6d8</a>

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick=7.0.1-0
ImageMagick=7.0.1-1
ImageMagick=7.0.1-2
ImageMagick=7.0.1-3
ImageMagick=7.0.1-4
ImageMagick=7.0.1-5
ImageMagick=7.0.1-6
ImageMagick=7.0.1-7
ImageMagick=7.0.1-8
ImageMagick=7.0.1-9
ImageMagick=7.0.1-10
ImageMagick=7.0.2-0
ImageMagick=7.0.2-1
ImageMagick=7.0.2-2
ImageMagick=7.0.2-3
ImageMagick=7.0.2-4
ImageMagick=7.0.2-5
ImageMagick=7.0.2-6
ImageMagick=7.0.2-7
ImageMagick=7.0.2-8
ImageMagick=7.0.2-9
ImageMagick=7.0.2-10
ImageMagick=7.0.3-0
ImageMagick=7.0.3-1
ImageMagick=7.0.3-2
ImageMagick=7.0.3-3
ImageMagick=7.0.3-4
ImageMagick=7.0.3-5
ImageMagick=7.0.3-6
ImageMagick=7.0.3-7
ImageMagick=7.0.3-8
ImageMagick=7.0.3-9
ImageMagick=7.0.3-10
ImageMagick=7.0.4-0
ImageMagick=7.0.4-1
ImageMagick=7.0.4-2
ImageMagick=7.0.4-3
ImageMagick=7.0.4-4
ImageMagick=7.0.4-5
ImageMagick=7.0.4-6
ImageMagick=7.0.4-7
ImageMagick=7.0.4-8
ImageMagick=7.0.4-9
ImageMagick=7.0.4-10
ImageMagick=7.0.5-0

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/02/13

Remedy

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/imagemagick/+bug/1490362

Remedy

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/4f68e9661518463fca523c9726bb5d940a2aa6d8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8894?

    CVE-2015-8894 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation in certain contexts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8894?

    To fix CVE-2015-8894, upgrade ImageMagick to a version that includes the upstream patch addressing this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2015-8894?

    CVE-2015-8894 affects specific versions of ImageMagick from 7.0.1-0 to 7.0.5-0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8894?

    CVE-2015-8894 is a double free vulnerability found in the ImageMagick library.

  • Can CVE-2015-8894 lead to remote code execution?

    CVE-2015-8894 may potentially lead to remote code execution if exploited under certain conditions.

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