CVE-2016-5690: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 13, 2016
·
Updated

The ReadDCMImage function in DCM reader in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-5 and 7.x before 7.0.1-7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving the for statement in computing the pixel scaling table.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5690?

CVE-2016-5690 has a moderate severity level, allowing remote attackers potential impact through specific pixel scaling modifications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5690?

To fix CVE-2016-5690, upgrade ImageMagick to versions 6.9.4-5 or later, or 7.0.1-7 or later.

3

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-5690?

ImageMagick versions before 6.9.4-5 and 7.x prior to 7.0.1-7 are affected by CVE-2016-5690.

4

Can CVE-2016-5690 lead to code execution?

CVE-2016-5690 may potentially allow for unspecified impact but does not explicitly lead to code execution.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2016-5690 on users?

The impact of CVE-2016-5690 on users includes potential manipulation of images that may affect application behavior.

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