CVE-2016-5689: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Dec 13, 2016
·Updated
The DCM reader in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-5 and 7.x before 7.0.1-7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging lack of NULL pointer checks.
Affected Software
10 affected componentsFixes available
Oracle Solaris=11.3
ImageMagick<=6.9.4-4
ImageMagick=7.0.1-0
ImageMagick=7.0.1-1
ImageMagick=7.0.1-2
ImageMagick=7.0.1-3
ImageMagick=7.0.1-4
ImageMagick=7.0.1-5
ImageMagick=7.0.1-6
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u58:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1
Event History
Dec 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:16 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5689?
CVE-2016-5689 is classified as a vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to exploit unspecified impacts due to a lack of NULL pointer checks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5689?
To fix CVE-2016-5689, upgrade to ImageMagick version 6.9.4-5 or later, or 7.0.1-7 or later.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5689?
CVE-2016-5689 affects ImageMagick versions before 6.9.4-5 and 7.x before 7.0.1-7.
4
Can CVE-2016-5689 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5689 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging the vulnerability in the DCM reader.
5
What software does CVE-2016-5689 impact?
CVE-2016-5689 impacts ImageMagick and may affect systems running older versions of the software.