CVE-2016-8678: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 17, 2016
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Updated

A heap-buffer overflow vulnerability was found in ImageMagick in pixel-accessor.h.

References:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/67 https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/07/imagemagick-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-ispixelmonochrome-pixel-accessor-h/

Other sources

The IsPixelMonochrome function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: the vendor says "This is a Q64 issue and we do not support Q64."

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
ImageMagick=7.0.3-0

Event History

Oct 17, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8678?

CVE-2016-8678 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution through a heap-buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8678?

To fix CVE-2016-8678, upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.0.3-1 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-8678?

CVE-2016-8678 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.3-0.

4

Can CVE-2016-8678 lead to data corruption?

Yes, CVE-2016-8678 can potentially lead to data corruption if exploited.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8678?

CVE-2016-8678 is classified as a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability.

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