ImageMagick up to 6.9.2-1 MagickCore/option.c IsOptionMember resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.2-1 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function IsOptionMember of the file MagickCore/option.c. The manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-10252. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.2-1 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function IsOptionMember of the file MagickCore/option.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Memory leak in the IsOptionMember function in MagickCore/option.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.2-2, as used in ODR-PadEnc and other products, allows attackers to trigger memory consumption.

The bug was discovered 03/14/2017. The weakness was published 03/14/2017 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.imagemagick.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-10252 since 03/14/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97699 (Debian DSA-3808-1 : imagemagick - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 6.9.2-2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.imagemagick.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (97699). Similar entry is available at VDB-97569. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • ODR-PadEnc

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 97699
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3808-1 : imagemagick - security update
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.2-2
Patch: git.imagemagick.org

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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: git.imagemagick.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-10252 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10252
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97920

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OSVDB: - CVE-2016-10252 - ImageMagick - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2017 07:57
Updated: 09/06/2020 16:54
Changes: 03/15/2017 07:57 (71), 09/06/2020 16:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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