Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DecodeImage function in coders/pict.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.1.14, and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT image. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Graphicsmagick | Graphicsmagick | <= 1.1.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.graphicsmagick.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb.cgi/GraphicsMagick/coders/pict.c
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30549Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=604785
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=604837
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=604837&group_id=73485
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29583
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42906
- http://cvs.graphicsmagick.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb.cgi/GraphicsMagick/coders/pict.c
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30549Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=604785
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=604837
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=604837&group_id=73485
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29583
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42906
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6071?
CVE-2008-6071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the DecodeImage function in coders/pict.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.1.14, and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibl...
How severe is CVE-2008-6071?
CVE-2008-6071 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6071?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick.