CVE-2016-5118

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 49.33%

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CVE-2016-5118 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The OpenBlob function in blob.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.24 and ImageMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a | (pipe) character at the start of a filename.. EPSS estimates a 49.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The OpenBlob function in blob.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.24 and ImageMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a | (pipe) character at the start of a filename.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
49.33%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
GraphicsmagickGraphicsmagick<= 1.3.23
SuseLinux Enterprise Debuginfo11Sp4
SuseStudio Onsite1.3
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit11Sp4
OracleSolaris10
OracleSolaris11.3
OracleLinux6
OracleLinux7
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop12
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop12.0Sp1
SuseLinux Enterprise Server12
SuseLinux Enterprise Server12.0Sp1
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit12
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit12.0Sp1
SuseLinux Enterprise Workstation Extension12
ImagemagickImagemagick< 7.0.1-7

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5118?
The OpenBlob function in blob.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.24 and ImageMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a | (pipe) character at the start of a filename.
How severe is CVE-2016-5118?
CVE-2016-5118 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 49.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5118?
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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Source: NVD / NIST