CVE-2016-10050: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 05 2017(Updated: )
A heap-buffer overflow vulnerability was found in ImageMagick. A maliciously crafted RLE file could cause the application to crash or possibly have other impact. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758</a> <a href="https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833744">https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833744</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/73fb0aac5b958521e1511e179ecc0ad49f70ebaf">https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/73fb0aac5b958521e1511e179ecc0ad49f70ebaf</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ImageMagick | <6.9.4 | 6.9.4 |
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | =6.9.4-8 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =42.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00031.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95185
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410454
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/139d4323c40d7363bfdd2382c3821a6f76d69430
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/73fb0aac5b958521e1511e179ecc0ad49f70ebaf
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833744
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1410515
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10050?
CVE-2016-10050 has a high severity due to potential crashes and exploitation through crafted RLE files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10050?
To fix CVE-2016-10050, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.4-8 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10050?
CVE-2016-10050 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.4-8 on various systems including Red Hat and openSUSE.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-10050?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-10050 by sending a maliciously crafted RLE file to cause a heap-buffer overflow.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-10050?
The impact of CVE-2016-10050 includes application crashes and potential unauthorized access or control.
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