# CVE-2005-0005: Heap-based buffer overflow in psd.c for ImageMagick 6.1.0, 6.1.7, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-01-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in psd.c for ImageMagick 6.1.0, 6.1.7, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .PSD image file with a large number of layers.

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9925
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-646
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-37.xml
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110608222117215&w=2
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=184&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-071.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-070.html

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