CVE-2016-7447

Name: CVE-2016-7447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-06T17:59:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the EscapeParenthesis function in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the EscapeParenthesis function in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.02%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Graphicsmagick	Graphicsmagick	<= 1.3.24
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00094.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00097.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93074Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1374233Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00094.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00097.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93074Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1374233Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7447?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the EscapeParenthesis function in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-7447?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7447?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7447?

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Source: NVD / NIST