MEDIUM
CVE-2016-9830
CWE-20Published: March 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The MagickRealloc function in memory.c in Graphicsmagick 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via large dimensions in a jpeg image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9830 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
graphicsmagick1 product(s)
graphicsmagick
openSUSE2 product(s)
leapopensuse
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/38d0f281e8c8Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00141.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94625Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-magickrealloc-memory-cPatch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1401536Issue Tracking · Patch
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http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/38d0f281e8c8Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00141.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94625Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/graphicsmagick-memory-allocation-failure-in-magickrealloc-memory-cPatch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1401536Issue Tracking · Patch
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9830
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 1, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9830 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.