CVE-2016-6520
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 4.14%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6520 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in MagickCore/enhance.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to pixel cache morphology.. EPSS estimates a 4.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in MagickCore/enhance.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to pixel cache morphology.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.0.2-7 |
References
- http://www.imagemagick.org/script/changelog.phpRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036502Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/76401e172ea3a55182be2b8e2aca4d07270f6da6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.imagemagick.org/script/changelog.phpRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036502Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/76401e172ea3a55182be2b8e2aca4d07270f6da6Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6520?
Buffer overflow in MagickCore/enhance.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to pixel cache morphology.
How severe is CVE-2016-6520?
CVE-2016-6520 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6520?
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-2016-6520?
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