CVE-2016-7799
First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )
MagickCore/profile.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.3-2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | <6.9.6-0 | |
| ImageMagick | >=7.0.0-0<7.0.3-2 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| <6.9.6-0 | ||
| >=7.0.0-0<7.0.3-2 | ||
| =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3726
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93264
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/a7bb158b7bedd1449a34432feb3a67c8f1873bfa
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/280
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7799?
CVE-2016-7799 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7799?
To fix CVE-2016-7799, upgrade to ImageMagick version 7.0.3-2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7799?
CVE-2016-7799 affects ImageMagick versions earlier than 7.0.3-2 and Debian 8.0.
Can CVE-2016-7799 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7799 can be exploited by remote attackers using a crafted file.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7799?
Systems running vulnerable versions of ImageMagick or Debian 8.0 are susceptible to CVE-2016-7799.
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