CVE-2016-3717: Infoleak

Published May 5, 2016
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Updated

The LABEL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted image.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus=6.7z
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
ImageMagick ImageMagick<=6.9.3-9
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.0-0
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.1-0

Event History

May 5, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3717?

CVE-2016-3717 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file reading.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3717?

To fix CVE-2016-3717, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.3-10 or 7.0.1-1 or later.

3

What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-3717?

ImageMagick versions before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-3717.

4

Can CVE-2016-3717 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3717 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted images.

5

What impact can CVE-2016-3717 have on my system?

CVE-2016-3717 can lead to unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the server, posing a serious risk to data integrity.

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