CVE-2016-7996: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the WPG format reader in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 and earlier allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a colormap with a large number of entries.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GraphicsMagick | <=1.3.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7996?
CVE-2016-7996 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7996?
To fix CVE-2016-7996, update GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.26 or later.
What does CVE-2016-7996 affect?
CVE-2016-7996 affects GraphicsMagick versions 1.3.25 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7996?
CVE-2016-7996 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2016-7996?
Remote attackers can be impacted by CVE-2016-7996 if they exploit the vulnerability through specially crafted colormaps.
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- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/graphicsmagick
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- version/graphicsmagick/1.3.25