CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2440

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in the libMagick component of ImageMagick 6.0.6.2 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image index array that triggers the overflow during filename glob expansion by the ExpandFilenames function.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, leading to full compromise of the application and potentially the entire system.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade ImageMagick to a version later than 6.0.6.2 where this vulnerability is fixed.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the libMagick component of ImageMagick 6.0.6.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image index array that triggers the overflow during filename glob expansion by the ExpandFilenames function.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS