CVE-2016-9298: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 27 2017(Updated: )
Heap overflow in the WaveletDenoiseImage function in MagickCore/fx.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.6-4 and 7.x before 7.0.3-6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | <=6.9.6-3 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-0 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-1 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-2 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-3 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-4 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-5 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-6 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-7 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-8 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-9 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.1-10 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-0 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-1 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-2 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-3 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-4 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-5 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-6 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-7 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-8 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-9 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.2-10 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.3-0 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.3-1 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.3-2 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.3-3 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.3-4 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.3-5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/13/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94310
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/3cbfb163cff9e5b8cdeace8312e9bfee810ed02b
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/296
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9298?
CVE-2016-9298 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a heap overflow in the WaveletDenoiseImage function leading to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9298?
To fix CVE-2016-9298, upgrade ImageMagick to version 6.9.6-4 or later for 6.x versions, or version 7.0.3-6 or later for 7.x versions.
What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-9298?
CVE-2016-9298 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.6-4 and all 7.x versions before 7.0.3-6.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2016-9298?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-9298 by sending crafted images to the ImageMagick processor, causing it to crash.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-9298?
The implications of CVE-2016-9298 include application crashes and potential service disruption due to the denial of service vulnerability.
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