CVE-2016-10063: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 5, 2017
·
Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in ImageMagick in tiff.c file. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or have other unspecified impact.

References:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=845198

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/2bb6941a2d557f26a2f2049ade466e118eeaab91

Other sources

Buffer overflow in coders/tiff.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or have other unspecified impact via a crafted file, related to extend validity.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ImageMagick<6.9.5
6.9.5
ImageMagick<=6.9.5-0

Event History

Mar 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10063?

CVE-2016-10063 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow leading to application crashes or unspecified impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10063?

To resolve CVE-2016-10063, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.5 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-10063?

CVE-2016-10063 affects systems running versions of ImageMagick up to 6.9.5.

4

What could happen if CVE-2016-10063 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2016-10063 may lead to application crashes and potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Are there any specific mitigations for CVE-2016-10063?

Mitigations for CVE-2016-10063 include updating to the latest version of ImageMagick and implementing security best practices such as input validation.

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