CVE-2017-16352
HighSummary
GraphicsMagick version 1.3.26 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow found in the DescribeImage() function in the magick/describe.c file. One possible way to trigger the vulnerability is to run the identify command on a specially crafted MIFF format file with the verbose flag.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to unauthorized memory access, potentially resulting in the execution of malicious code or application crashes. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with processing unknown graphic files.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update GraphicsMagick to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, avoid processing MIFF files from untrusted sources.
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Original NVD description (English source)
GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the "Display visual image directory" feature of the DescribeImage() function of the magick/describe.c file. One possible way to trigger the vulnerability is to run the identify command on a specially crafted MIFF format file with the verbose flag.