Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2016-7996 |
CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
GraphicsMagick Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products |
Vendor | GraphicsMagick Group |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU33182
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7996
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in the WPG format reader in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 and earlier. A remote attacker can use a colormap with a large number of entries. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate to version 1.3.26.
Vulnerable software versionsGraphicsMagick: 1.3.8 - 1.3.25
External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/07/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/08/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93464
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.