VDB-98432 · CVE-2016-10056 · BID 95190

ImageMagick up to 6.9.5-7 coders/sixel.c sixel_decode memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in ImageMagick up to 6.9.5-7. This issue affects the function sixel_decode of the file coders/sixel.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-10056. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.5-7 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function sixel_decode of the file coders/sixel.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the sixel_decode function in coders/sixel.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or other unspecified impact via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 12/26/2016. The weakness was disclosed 03/23/2017 by Donghai Zhu (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-10056 since 12/26/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 87 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 6.9.5-8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95190†). The entries VDB-97468, VDB-97469, VDB-97470 and VDB-97471 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 803816
OpenVAS Name: ImageMagick Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities Jan17 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.5-8
Patch: github.com

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12/26/2016 🔍
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03/23/2017 +87 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: 10b3823a7619ed22d42764733eb052c4159bc8c1
Researcher: Donghai Zhu
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-10056 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10056
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98432
SecurityFocus: 95190 - ImageMagick CVE-2016-10056 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-10056 - ImageMagick - Buffer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2017 07:24
Updated: 11/14/2022 14:11
Changes: 03/24/2017 07:24 (70), 09/12/2020 09:29 (2), 11/14/2022 14:11 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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