CVE-2016-10066: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in ImageMagick in viff.c file. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash.
References:
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=845213
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/0474237508f39c4f783208123431815f1ededb76
Other sources
Buffer overflow in the ReadVIFFImage function in coders/viff.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.
— MITRE
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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.