CVE-2016-8683: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 15 2017(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."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | =1.3.25 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| =1.3.25 | ||
| =13.2 | ||
| =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/b9edafd479b9
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00094.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93600
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/15/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-readpcximage-pcx-c/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385583
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8683?
To fix CVE-2016-8683, upgrade to a patched version of GraphicsMagick that addresses this vulnerability.
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.
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.
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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