CVE-2016-8678

Name: CVE-2016-8678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T21:59:00.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8678 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IsPixelMonochrome function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: the vendor says "This is a Q64 issue and we do not support Q64.". EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IsPixelMonochrome function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: the vendor says "This is a Q64 issue and we do not support Q64."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.3-0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/08/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93599Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385694Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/272Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/08/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93599Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385694Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/272Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8678?

How severe is CVE-2016-8678?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8678 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8678?

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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Source: NVD / NIST