CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-5118

The OpenBlob function in blob.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.24 and ImageMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a | (pipe) character at the start of a filename.

Vulnerability Description

The OpenBlob function in blob.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.24 and ImageMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a | (pipe) character at the start of a filename.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GraphicsmagickGraphicsmagick<= 1.3.23
SuseLinux Enterprise Debuginfo11
SuseStudio Onsite1.3
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit11
OracleSolaris10
OracleLinux6
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop12
SuseLinux Enterprise Server12
SuseLinux Enterprise Workstation Extension12
ImagemagickImagemagick< 7.0.1-7

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5118?

CVE-2016-5118 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The OpenBlob function in blob.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.24 and ImageMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a | (pipe) character at the start of a filename.

How severe is CVE-2016-5118?

CVE-2016-5118 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5118?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick, Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo, Suse Studio Onsite, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit, Oracle Solaris.