CVE-2016-10048: Path Traversal
First published: Thu Jan 05 2017(Updated: )
A path traversal vulnerability was found in ImageMagick. An arbitrary module could be loaded into ImageMagick. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758</a> <a href="https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833735">https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833735</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc6080f1321fd21e86ef916195cc110b05d9effb">https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc6080f1321fd21e86ef916195cc110b05d9effb</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ImageMagick | <6.9.4 | 6.9.4 |
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | =6.9.4-7 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00031.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95186
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410451
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc6080f1321fd21e86ef916195cc110b05d9effb
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833735
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1410515
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10048?
CVE-2016-10048 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10048?
To fix CVE-2016-10048, update ImageMagick to a version greater than 6.9.4 or apply any available security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-10048?
CVE-2016-10048 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.4-7.
How does CVE-2016-10048 work?
CVE-2016-10048 exploits a path traversal vulnerability that allows an arbitrary module to be loaded into ImageMagick.
What could be the impact of CVE-2016-10048?
The impact of CVE-2016-10048 could lead to unauthorized execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the server where ImageMagick is installed.
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