# 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 caus

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-02-16 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/imagemagick-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-ispixelgray-pixel-accessor-h-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-9556/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/02/11

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