CVE-2016-4564: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 4, 2016
·
Updated

The DrawImage function in MagickCore/draw.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-0 and 7.x before 7.0.1-2 makes an incorrect function call in attempting to locate the next token, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick<=6.9.3-0
ImageMagick=7.0.0-0
ImageMagick=7.0.1-0
ImageMagick=7.0.1-1
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u58:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1

Event History

Jun 4, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:16 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4564?

CVE-2016-4564 has a moderate severity level, as it can lead to denial of service due to a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4564?

To fix CVE-2016-4564, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.4-0 or later, or 7.0.1-2 or later.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-4564?

CVE-2016-4564 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.4-0 and 7.x prior to 7.0.1-2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4564?

CVE-2016-4564 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by an incorrect function call in ImageMagick.

5

Can CVE-2016-4564 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-4564 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause application crashes.

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