CVE-2016-5691: Input Validation
First published: Tue 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 validation of (1) pixel.red, (2) pixel.green, and (3) pixel.blue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/imagemagick | 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u3 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1 8:6.9.13.12+dfsg1-1 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =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 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/5511ef530576ed18fd636baa3bb4eda3d667665d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5691
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/14/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91283
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-WPG,-DDS,-DCM.html
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/6.9.4-5/ChangeLog
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/7.0.1-7/ChangeLog
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-WPG%2C-DDS%2C-DCM.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5691?
CVE-2016-5691 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to exploit the lack of validation in the DCM reader of ImageMagick.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5691?
To fix CVE-2016-5691, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.4-5, 7.0.1-7, or later versions.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2016-5691?
CVE-2016-5691 affects ImageMagick versions earlier than 6.9.4-5 and all 7.x versions before 7.0.1-7.
What type of attacks can CVE-2016-5691 facilitate?
CVE-2016-5691 can facilitate remote code execution attacks due to the improper validation of pixel data.
Is CVE-2016-5691 exploited in the wild?
There is no public information available confirming active exploitation of CVE-2016-5691 in the wild.
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