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5.5

ImageMagick 7.0.3.0 can crash from malicious file

CVE-2016-8678 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The version 7.0.3.0 of ImageMagick packaged for Debian may read past the end of a specially crafted image file, causing the program to stop working. This can be triggered by anyone who can send such a file to the server, leading to a temporary denial of service. Upgrade to a newer ImageMagick release or apply the vendor’s patch to stop the crash.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Debian:12 debian imagemagick All versions
Debian:13 debian imagemagick All versions
Debian:14 debian imagemagick All versions
– imagemagick imagemagick 7.0.3-0
cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:7.0.3-0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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: t...
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
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published15 Feb 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen22 Sep 2026
Sources
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8678 · OSV
CVE-2016-8678 · NVD
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