CVE-2016-5842
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.29%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5842 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MagickCore/property.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via vectors involving the q variable, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 6.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MagickCore/property.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via vectors involving the q variable, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.4-10 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.0.2-1 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 10 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/23/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91394Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/d8ab7f046587f2e9f734b687ba7e6e10147c294bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commits/7.0.2-1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/23/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91394Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/d8ab7f046587f2e9f734b687ba7e6e10147c294bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commits/7.0.2-1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5842?
MagickCore/property.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via vectors involving the q variable, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2016-5842?
CVE-2016-5842 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5842?
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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