CVE-2016-10065: High severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2017
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Updated

An out of bounds read vulnerability was found in ImageMagick. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or have other unspecified impact.

Upstream bug:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/129

References:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/134463b926fa965571aa4febd61b810be5e7da05

Other sources

The ReadVIFFImage function in coders/viff.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.1-0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or have other unspecified impact via a crafted file.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ImageMagick<7.0.1
7.0.1
ImageMagick ImageMagick<=6.9.7-10
openSUSE Leap=42.1

Event History

Mar 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10065?

CVE-2016-10065 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes and unspecified impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10065?

To fix CVE-2016-10065, upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.0.1 or later for Red Hat or ensure versions are updated accordingly for other affected distributions.

3

What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-10065?

CVE-2016-10065 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.7-10 and any version below 7.0.1.

4

Can CVE-2016-10065 be exploited remotely?

Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2016-10065 by crafting a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-10065?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-10065 include application crashes and other unspecified issues that may compromise system stability.

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