CVE-2016-10051: Use After Free
First published: Thu Jan 05 2017(Updated: )
A use-after-free vulnerability was found in ImageMagick. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly have other impact. Upstream bug: <a href="https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=30245">https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=30245</a> References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/ecc03a2518c2b7dd375fde3a040fdae0bdf6a521">https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/ecc03a2518c2b7dd375fde3a040fdae0bdf6a521</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ImageMagick | <6.9.5 | 6.9.5 |
| ImageMagick | =6.9.5-5 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.2 |
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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/95187
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410456
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/548701354191a3dda5cffc6d415374b35b01d0b9
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/ecc03a2518c2b7dd375fde3a040fdae0bdf6a521
- https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=30245
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1410515
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10051?
CVE-2016-10051 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10051?
To fix CVE-2016-10051, upgrade ImageMagick to version 6.9.5-6 or later.
What impact can CVE-2016-10051 have on my system?
CVE-2016-10051 can lead to application crashes or potentially allow for further exploitation if a maliciously crafted file is processed.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-10051?
CVE-2016-10051 affects ImageMagick versions up to and including 6.9.5.
Is CVE-2016-10051 a remote code execution vulnerability?
CVE-2016-10051 is not classified as a remote code execution vulnerability but poses risks of application crashes.
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