How severe is CVE-2007-0770?

CVE-2007-0770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-0770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0770?

CVE-2007-0770 primarily affects Graphicsmagick. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0770?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-0770 published?

CVE-2007-0770 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0770

CVE-2007-0770 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Graphicsmagick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Graphicsmagick
Published: 2007-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in GraphicsMagick and ImageMagick allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a PALM image that is not properly handled by the ReadPALMImage function in coders/palm.c. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete patch for CVE-2006-5456.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0770?: Buffer overflow in GraphicsMagick and ImageMagick allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a PALM image that is not properly handled by the ReadPALMImage function in coders/palm.c. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete patch for CVE-2006-5456.
How severe is CVE-2007-0770?: CVE-2007-0770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-0770 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0770?: CVE-2007-0770 primarily affects Graphicsmagick. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0770?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0770 published?: CVE-2007-0770 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:6.3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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