CVE-2016-7800: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
An unsigned overflow leading to heap buffer overflow vulnerability was found in GraphicsMagick 8BIM reader. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/0">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/0</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/ci/5c7b6d6094a25e99c57f8b18343914ebfd8213ef/">https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/ci/5c7b6d6094a25e99c57f8b18343914ebfd8213ef/</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GraphicsMagick | <=1.3.25 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/0
- https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/ci/5c7b6d6094a25e99c57f8b18343914ebfd8213ef/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1381149
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1381150
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381148
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00094.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00097.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93262
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96135
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7800?
CVE-2016-7800 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7800?
To fix CVE-2016-7800, update GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.26 or later.
Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2016-7800?
CVE-2016-7800 affects GraphicsMagick versions up to and including 1.3.25.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2016-7800?
CVE-2016-7800 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of GraphicsMagick on various Linux distributions.
Can CVE-2016-7800 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2016-7800 does not directly lead to remote code execution but can cause denial of service by crashing the application.
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