CVE-2016-10070: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 5, 2017
·
Updated

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in ImageMagick in mat.c file. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash.

Upstream bug:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/131

References:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=845246

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/b173a352397877775c51c9a0e9d59eb6ce24c455

Other sources

Heap-based buffer overflow in the CalcMinMax function in coders/mat.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted mat file.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ImageMagick<6.9.4
6.9.4
ImageMagick ImageMagick<=6.9.3-10
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE Leap=42.2

Event History

Mar 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10070?

CVE-2016-10070 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10070?

To fix CVE-2016-10070, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.4 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2016-10070?

CVE-2016-10070 affects several versions of ImageMagick, specifically versions prior to 6.9.4.

4

Can CVE-2016-10070 allow for remote exploitation?

CVE-2016-10070 does not allow for remote code execution but can cause a denial of service through application crashes.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2016-10070?

You can determine if your system is vulnerable by checking if you are running an ImageMagick version earlier than 6.9.4.

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