CVE-2016-10056
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.77%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10056 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in the sixel_decode function in coders/sixel.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or have other unspecified impact via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the sixel_decode function in coders/sixel.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or have other unspecified impact via a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | <= 6.9.5-7 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95190Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95191Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410465Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/10b3823a7619ed22d42764733eb052c4159bc8c1Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95190Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95191Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410465Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/10b3823a7619ed22d42764733eb052c4159bc8c1Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10056?
Buffer overflow in the sixel_decode function in coders/sixel.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or have other unspecified impact via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-10056?
CVE-2016-10056 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10056?
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.
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