CVE-2016-8678

Description

The IsPixelMonochrome function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: the vendor says "This is a Q64 issue and we do not support Q64."

References

Link	Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385694	issue tracking patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/08/18	third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/2	third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93599	vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/272	issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8678?: CVE-2016-8678 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8678?: To fix CVE-2016-8678, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8678 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8678 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions