CVE-2016-3714
HIGHCVSS 8.4/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 97.48%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3714 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 97.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | <= 6.9.3-9 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.0-0 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.1-0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00032.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00041.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152364/ImageTragick-ImageMagick-Proof-Of-Concepts.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0726.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3580Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/fileformat/imagemagick_delegateThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538378/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035742Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2990-1Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/2296071Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332492Issue Tracking
- https://imagetragick.com/Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39767/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39791/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.imagemagick.org/script/changelog.phpVendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/250519Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00032.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00041.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152364/ImageTragick-ImageMagick-Proof-Of-Concepts.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0726.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3580Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/fileformat/imagemagick_delegateThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538378/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035742Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2990-1Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/2296071Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332492Issue Tracking
- https://imagetragick.com/Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39767/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39791/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.imagemagick.org/script/changelog.phpVendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/250519Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3714US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3714?
The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick."
How severe is CVE-2016-3714?
CVE-2016-3714 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 97.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3714?
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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