CVE-2016-5842
First published: Tue Dec 13 2016(Updated: )
MagickCore/property.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via vectors involving the q variable, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
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 | |
| ImageMagick | <6.9.4-10 | |
| ImageMagick | >=7.0.0-0<7.0.2-1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =10 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =11.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/23/1
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/d8ab7f046587f2e9f734b687ba7e6e10147c294b
- http://bugs.fi/media/afl/imagemagick/CVE-2016-5842.jpg
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5842
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/23/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91394
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commits/7.0.2-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5842?
CVE-2016-5842 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5842?
To fix CVE-2016-5842, update ImageMagick to a version that is greater than or equal to 7.0.2-1.
What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-5842?
CVE-2016-5842 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 7.0.2-1, including specific 6.x versions up to 6.9.4-10.
Does CVE-2016-5842 allow for remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-5842 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information.
What component of ImageMagick does CVE-2016-5842 impact?
CVE-2016-5842 impacts the MagickCore/property.c file in ImageMagick.
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