# CVE-2015-8897: The SpliceImage function in MagickCore/transform.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.2-4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (appli

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-03-15 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The SpliceImage function in MagickCore/transform.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.2-4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted png file.

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## References

- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1237
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/7b1cf5784b5bcd85aa9293ecf56769f68c037231
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28466
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/02/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91030

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