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CVE-2016-7446: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 08 2016(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the MVG and SVG rendering code in GraphicsMagick 1.3.24 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors. Note: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete patch for CVE-2016-2317.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/GraphicsMagick<1.3.25
1.3.25
ImageMagick=1.3.24
Debian=8.0
SUSE Linux=42.1
SUSE Linux=13.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7446?

    CVE-2016-7446 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for buffer overflow exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7446?

    To fix CVE-2016-7446, upgrade GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.25 or later.

  • Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2016-7446?

    CVE-2016-7446 affects GraphicsMagick version 1.3.24 and prior.

  • Can CVE-2016-7446 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-7446 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through specific vectors.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-7446?

    CVE-2016-7446 impacts systems running GraphicsMagick 1.3.24 on various Linux distributions, including Debian and openSUSE.

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