CVE-2016-10066: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 05 2017(Updated: )
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in ImageMagick in viff.c file. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash. 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=845213">https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=845213</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/0474237508f39c4f783208123431815f1ededb76">https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/0474237508f39c4f783208123431815f1ededb76</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ImageMagick | <6.9.4 | 6.9.4 |
| ImageMagick | <=6.9.4-4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95217
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410491
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/e45e48b881038487d0bc94d92a16c1537616cc0a
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/f6e9d0d9955e85bdd7540b251cd50d598dacc5e6
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=845213
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/0474237508f39c4f783208123431815f1ededb76
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1410515
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10066?
CVE-2016-10066 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10066?
To fix CVE-2016-10066, update ImageMagick to a version later than 6.9.4-4.
What causes CVE-2016-10066?
CVE-2016-10066 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the viff.c file of ImageMagick.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-10066?
ImageMagick versions up to and including 6.9.4-4 are affected by CVE-2016-10066.
Can CVE-2016-10066 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-10066 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends a maliciously crafted file to the vulnerable application.
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