CVE-2016-9830: Input Validation
First published: Mon Dec 05 2016(Updated: )
A memory allocation failure was discovered in GraphicsMagick in MagickRealloc in memory.c References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/586">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/586</a> <a href="https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-magickrealloc-memory-c">https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-magickrealloc-memory-c</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | =1.3.25 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =42.2 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/586
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-magickrealloc-memory-c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1383225
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1383226
- http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/38d0f281e8c8
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1401536
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00141.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94625
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9830?
CVE-2016-9830 has a medium severity rating due to its memory allocation failure that could lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9830?
To fix CVE-2016-9830, upgrade GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.26 or later.
Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2016-9830?
GraphicsMagick version 1.3.25 is vulnerable to CVE-2016-9830.
Is CVE-2016-9830 present in Debian systems?
Yes, CVE-2016-9830 affects Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0 when using the vulnerable GraphicsMagick package.
Can CVE-2016-9830 cause security issues?
CVE-2016-9830 can lead to application crashes which may be leveraged by attackers for denial of service.
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