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CVE-2016-9773 Details
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the IsPixelGray function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted image file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9556.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/imagemagick-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-ispixelgray-pixel-accessor-h-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-9556/ | CVE | PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/4 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/11 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/12 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/imagemagick-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-ispixelgray-pixel-accessor-h-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-9556/ | [email protected] | PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/4 | [email protected] | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/11 | [email protected] | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/12 | [email protected] | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| imagemagick imagemagick | 7.0.3-8 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 7, 2023 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 12, 2023 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |