CVE-2016-6823
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.84%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6823 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer overflow in the BMP coder in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted height and width values, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.. EPSS estimates a 4.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the BMP coder in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted height and width values, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.10-50 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.0.2-10 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93158Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=834504Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/4cc6ec8a4197d4c008577127736bf7985d632323Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93158Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=834504Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/4cc6ec8a4197d4c008577127736bf7985d632323Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6823?
Integer overflow in the BMP coder in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted height and width values, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.
How severe is CVE-2016-6823?
CVE-2016-6823 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6823?
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-2016-6823?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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