CVE-2016-8684: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 15, 2017
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Updated

The MagickMalloc function in magick/memory.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-2016-8684?

CVE-2016-8684 has not been explicitly assigned a severity rating, but it relates to a memory allocation failure that can lead to issues with file handling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8684?

To mitigate CVE-2016-8684, update GraphicsMagick to a version later than 1.3.25 that addresses the memory allocation issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-8684?

CVE-2016-8684 affects users of GraphicsMagick 1.3.25, as well as those running specific versions of openSUSE and Debian Linux.

4

What kind of attack vector is CVE-2016-8684 associated with?

CVE-2016-8684 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted images that trigger memory allocation failures.

5

What can happen if I am vulnerable to CVE-2016-8684?

If vulnerable to CVE-2016-8684, the application may experience a memory allocation failure, potentially leading to file truncation errors for corrupt image files.

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