CVE-2016-7446 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in GraphicsMagick's MVG and SVG rendering to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-7446?
CVE-2016-7446 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 6 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the MVG and SVG rendering code in GraphicsMagick 1.3.24 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors. Note: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete patch for CVE-2016-2317.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7446?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7446?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7446 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7446 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7446, GHSA-v9fv-mjvx-27p4, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7446.