Vulnerability identifier: #VU32972

Vulnerability 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-2016-7447

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GraphicsMagick
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: GraphicsMagick Group

Description

The 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 EscapeParenthesis function in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.25. A remote attacker can use unknown vectors. 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.3.25.

Vulnerable software versions

GraphicsMagick: 1.3.8 - 1.3.24

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External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00094.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00097.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/8
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93074
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1374233
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00009.html

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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.