CVE-2005-0762 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted SGI image file in ImageMagick.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0762?
CVE-2005-0762 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Imagemagick Imagemagick, published on 26 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SGI parser in ImageMagick before 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SGI image file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0762?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Imagemagick Imagemagick.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0762?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0762 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0762 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Imagemagick Imagemagick
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-0762, GHSA-5vp3-qfr9-9m96.