Input validation error in ImageMagick

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU39647

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8678

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ImageMagick: 7.0.3-0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick_org:imagemagick:7.0.3-0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/2
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/08/18
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93599
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385694
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/272

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.