CVE-2016-8683: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 15, 2017
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Updated

The ReadPCXImage function in coders/pcx.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted image, which triggers a memory allocation failure and a "file truncation error for corrupt file."

Affected Software

3 affected components
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.25
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Feb 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8683?

CVE-2016-8683 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause memory allocation failures.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8683?

To fix CVE-2016-8683, upgrade to a patched version of GraphicsMagick that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2016-8683 on affected systems?

CVE-2016-8683 can lead to a memory allocation failure which may result in file truncation errors when processing crafted images.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-8683?

CVE-2016-8683 affects GraphicsMagick version 1.3.25 and specific versions of Debian and openSUSE distributions.

5

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2016-8683?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-8683 by sending specially crafted image files to trigger the vulnerabilities.

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