Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the IsPixelGray function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted image file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9556.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/imagemagick-heap-based-buffer-overflow-iPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/imagemagick-heap-based-buffer-overflow-iPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9773?
CVE-2016-9773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the IsPixelGray function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafte...
How severe is CVE-2016-9773?
CVE-2016-9773 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9773?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.