7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-10252

First published: Fri Mar 10 2017(Updated: )

Memory leak in the IsOptionMember function in MagickCore/option.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.2-2, as used in ODR-PadEnc and other products, allows attackers to trigger memory consumption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/imagemagick<=8:6.6.0.4-3<=8:6.7.7.10-5
8:6.9.2.10+dfsg-1
8:6.9.6.2+dfsg-2
8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u8
ImageMagick<=6.9.2-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10252?

    The severity of CVE-2016-10252 is classified as moderate due to its potential for memory consumption attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10252?

    To fix CVE-2016-10252, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.2-2 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2016-10252?

    CVE-2016-10252 affects various versions of ImageMagick prior to 6.9.2-2, including multiple Debian packages.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10252?

    CVE-2016-10252 is a memory leak vulnerability in the IsOptionMember function of ImageMagick.

  • Can CVE-2016-10252 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-10252 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger memory consumption.

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