CVE-2016-10068: Input Validation

Published Jan 5, 2017
·
Updated

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick in the MSL interpreter. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash.

Upstream bug:

https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=30797

References:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/758 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=845241

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/56d6e20de489113617cbbddaf41e92600a34db22

Other sources

The MSL interpreter in ImageMagick before 6.9.6-4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted XML file.

MITRE

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ImageMagick<6.9.6
6.9.6
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u38:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:6.9.13.12+dfsg1-1
ImageMagick ImageMagick<=6.9.6-3
openSUSE Leap=42.2
Opensuse Project Leap=42.1

Event History

Mar 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10068?

CVE-2016-10068 has a high severity rating as it can cause the application to crash when processing a specially crafted file.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10068?

To fix CVE-2016-10068, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.6 or later, or apply the appropriate patches provided by your distribution.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10068?

CVE-2016-10068 affects ImageMagick versions up to 6.9.6-3, including specific versions in Red Hat, Debian, and openSUSE environments.

4

Can CVE-2016-10068 be exploited remotely?

While CVE-2016-10068 is not categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability, a malicious file could lead to application crashes if processed.

5

What types of applications are impacted by CVE-2016-10068?

Applications utilizing ImageMagick for image processing are impacted by CVE-2016-10068 and may be vulnerable to crashes when processing manipulated files.

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