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CVE-2016-9773

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.

Severity
Medium 5.5
Published
17 Feb 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 79% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Memory buffer errors (CWE-119)Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
ImageMagickServers and applications · cpe:a:imagemagick:imagemagick
  • Version 7.0.3-8

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9773
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-9773