CVE-2016-7539
UnknownEPSS 4.87%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7539 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in AcquireVirtualMemory in ImageMagick before 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in AcquireVirtualMemory in ImageMagick before 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | <= 6.9.9-3 |
References
- http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28946Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93232Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833101Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378776Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/4e81ce8b07219c69a9aeccb0f7f7b927ca6db74cIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28946Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93232Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833101Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378776Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/4e81ce8b07219c69a9aeccb0f7f7b927ca6db74cIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7539?
Memory leak in AcquireVirtualMemory in ImageMagick before 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-7539?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7539 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7539?
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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