CVE-2016-7519
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.89%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7519 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ReadRLEImage function in coders/rle.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ReadRLEImage function in coders/rle.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.4-0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93131Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/imagemagick/+bug/1533445Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378746Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/82Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93131Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/imagemagick/+bug/1533445Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378746Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/82Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7519?
The ReadRLEImage function in coders/rle.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-7519?
CVE-2016-7519 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7519?
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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