CVE-2016-10066: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 5, 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:

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

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ImageMagick<6.9.4
6.9.4
ImageMagick<=6.9.4-4

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-2016-10066?

CVE-2016-10066 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10066?

To fix CVE-2016-10066, update ImageMagick to a version later than 6.9.4-4.

3

What causes CVE-2016-10066?

CVE-2016-10066 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the viff.c file of ImageMagick.

4

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.

5

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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