CVE-2016-7449: High severity GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick vulnerability
The TIFFGetField function in coders/tiff.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a file containing an "unterminated" string.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/graphicsmagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.25-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7449?
CVE-2016-7449 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds heap read.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7449?
To fix CVE-2016-7449, update GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.25 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7449?
CVE-2016-7449 affects GraphicsMagick version 1.3.24 and certain versions of Debian and openSUSE Linux.
Can CVE-2016-7449 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7449 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted TIFF files.
Does CVE-2016-7449 affect only Linux systems?
While CVE-2016-7449 is mentioned in relation to Linux distributions, it primarily affects the GraphicsMagick software, which may run on various platforms.