CVE-2015-8957
UnknownEPSS 2.99%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in ImageMagick before 6.9.0-4 Beta allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SUN file.. EPSS estimates a 2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in ImageMagick before 6.9.0-4 Beta allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SUN file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | <= 6.9.0-3 |
References
- http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26838Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378735Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/450bd716ed3b9186dd10f9e60f630a3d9eeea2a4Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/78f82d9d1c2944725a279acd573a22168dc6e22aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/bd96074b254c6607a0f7731e59f923ad19d5a46dIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26838Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378735Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/450bd716ed3b9186dd10f9e60f630a3d9eeea2a4Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/78f82d9d1c2944725a279acd573a22168dc6e22aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/bd96074b254c6607a0f7731e59f923ad19d5a46dIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8957?
Buffer overflow in ImageMagick before 6.9.0-4 Beta allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SUN file.
How severe is CVE-2015-8957?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8957?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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