CVE-2016-9556
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CVE-2016-9556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IsPixelGray function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted image file.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The IsPixelGray function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted image file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.3-8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Opensuse Project | Leap | 42.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3726Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/23/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94492Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1398198Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/ce98a7acbcfca7f0a178f4b1e7b957e419e0cc99Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3726Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/23/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94492Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1398198Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/ce98a7acbcfca7f0a178f4b1e7b957e419e0cc99Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9556?
The IsPixelGray function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted image file.
How severe is CVE-2016-9556?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9556?
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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