CVE-2016-10047

Name: CVE-2016-10047
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T17:59:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10047 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the NewXMLTree function in magick/xml-tree.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML file.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in the NewXMLTree function in magick/xml-tree.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	<= 6.9.4-6

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410449Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc6080f1321fd21e86ef916195cc110b05d9effbIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410449Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc6080f1321fd21e86ef916195cc110b05d9effbIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10047?

Memory leak in the NewXMLTree function in magick/xml-tree.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML file.

How severe is CVE-2016-10047?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10047 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10047?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-10047?

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Source: NVD / NIST