CVE-2007-4987 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Sep 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An off-by-one error in ImageMagick allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file, requiring user interaction to open the file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-4987?

CVE-2007-4987 is a critical vulnerability in Imagemagick Imagemagick, published on 24 Sep 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Off-by-one error in the ReadBlobString function in blob.c in ImageMagick before 6.3.5-9 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file, which triggers the writing of a '\0' character to an out-of-bounds address.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4987?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imagemagick Imagemagick.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4987?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2007-4987 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4987 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-4987, GHSA-8r4q-vv4v-f978.