CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5688

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The WPG parser in ImageMagick before version 6.9.4-4 and 7.x before version 7.0.1-5, when a memory limit is set, allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via issues related to the SetImageExtent return-value check. This can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow in the SetPixelIndex function or an invalid write operation in the ScaleCharToQuantum or SetPixelIndex functions.

Risk Assessment

An attacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely, potentially compromising the system and leading to data loss. Organizations should be aware of the potential threats associated with unauthorized access to image processing systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update ImageMagick to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to image processing systems is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The WPG parser in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-4 and 7.x before 7.0.1-5, when a memory limit is set, allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to the SetImageExtent return-value check, which trigger (1) a heap-based buffer overflow in the SetPixelIndex function or an invalid write operation in the (2) ScaleCharToQuantum or (3) SetPixelIndex functions.

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