CVE-2016-5688: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 13 2016(Updated: )
The WPG parser in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-4 and 7.x before 7.0.1-5, when a memory limit is set, allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to the SetImageExtent return-value check, which trigger (1) a heap-based buffer overflow in the SetPixelIndex function or an invalid write operation in the (2) ScaleCharToQuantum or (3) SetPixelIndex functions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/imagemagick | 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u3 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1 8:6.9.13.12+dfsg1-1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =11.3 | |
| ImageMagick | <=6.9.4-3 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-0 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-1 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-2 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-3 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-4 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc43974d34318c834fbf78570ca1a3764ed8c7d7
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/aecd0ada163a4d6c769cec178955d5f3e9316f2f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5688
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/14/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91283
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-WPG,-DDS,-DCM.html
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commits/6.9.4-4
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commits/7.0.1-5
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-WPG%2C-DDS%2C-DCM.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5688?
CVE-2016-5688 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote exploitation leading to heap-based buffer overflows.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5688?
To fix CVE-2016-5688, update ImageMagick to versions 6.9.4-4 or 7.0.1-5 or later.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-5688?
CVE-2016-5688 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.4-4 and 7.x versions before 7.0.1-5.
Can CVE-2016-5688 lead to denial of service attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-5688 can potentially be exploited to cause denial of service through buffer overflow attacks.
Is CVE-2016-5688 specific to any operating system?
No, CVE-2016-5688 is related to ImageMagick and can affect various operating systems using vulnerable versions of the software.
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