CVE-2016-8684
UnknownEPSS 2.23%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8684 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MagickMalloc function in magick/memory.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted image, which triggers a memory allocation failure and a "file truncation error for corrupt file.". EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The MagickMalloc function in magick/memory.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted image, which triggers a memory allocation failure and a "file truncation error for corrupt file."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Graphicsmagick | Graphicsmagick | 1.3.25 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/c53725cb5449Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00094.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/15Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/15/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-magickmalloc-memory-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385583Issue Tracking, Patch
- http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/c53725cb5449Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00094.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/15Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/15/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-magickmalloc-memory-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385583Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8684?
The MagickMalloc function in magick/memory.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted image, which triggers a memory allocation failure and a "file truncation error for corrupt file."
How severe is CVE-2016-8684?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8684 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8684?
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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