CVE-2016-10144

coders/ipl.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to have unspecific impact by leveraging a missing malloc check

published March 24, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing malloc check in ImageMagick's code could let remote attackers slip through the cracks in unexpected ways — it's a sneaky little oversight! 🔍 Think of it like a chef in a busy kitchen who forgets to check if a pot is empty before adding ingredients—without that check, they might end up with a recipe disaster, potentially spoiling an entire order! 🍽️ While the severity is marked as unknown, this oversight could lead to unpredictable consequences, from system instability to allowing unauthorized actions. It’s like leaving your door unlocked; you never know who might waltz in!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef in a busy kitchen who forgets to check if a pot is empty before adding ingredients—without that check, they might end up with a recipe disaster, potentially spoiling an entire order! 🍽️ This vulnerability stems from a missing check on memory allocation in the coders/ipl.c file of ImageMagick, potentially letting attackers leverage faulty memory handling to impact system behavior.

What to do

While the severity is marked as unknown, this oversight could lead to unpredictable consequences, from system instability to allowing unauthorized actions. It’s like leaving your door unlocked; you never know who might waltz in! To address this, update ImageMagick to the latest version where this issue is resolved. Regularly check for updates to maintain security integrity and consider implementing memory usage checks in your custom code. 🛡️ You've got this! By staying vigilant and proactive, you can keep your systems secure and running smoothly! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04994 · 92.1th percentile
Published
2017-03-24T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAR 15:00Z
    coders/ipl.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to have unspecific impact by leveraging a missing malloc check
    cvelistv5