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CVE-2016-3714

ImageMagick Improper Input Validation

8.4 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 97.5%
  1. Published5 May 2016
  2. Added to CISA KEV9 Sept 2024
  3. Remediation due30 Sept 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

ImageMagick contains an improper input validation vulnerability that affects the EPHEMERAL, HTTPS, MVG, MSL, TEXT, SHOW, WIN, and PLT coders. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image.

Added to KEV: 9 Sept 2024Federal remediation due: 30 Sept 2024

Description

The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Imagemagick≤ 6.9.3-9 · 7.0.0-0 · 7.0.1-0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux12.04 · 14.04 · 15.10 · 16.04
Debian Linux8.0 · 9.0
Opensuse Leap42.1
Opensuse13.2
Suse Linux Enterprise Server12

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-3714 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-3714 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 9 Sept 2024.

How severe is CVE-2016-3714?

CVE-2016-3714 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated high. EPSS estimates a 97.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3714?

Affected products include Imagemagick, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3714?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.