CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-5687

The VerticalFilter function in the DDS coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-3 and 7.x before 7.0.1-4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted DDS file, which triggers an out-of-bo...

Vulnerability Description

The VerticalFilter function in the DDS coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-3 and 7.x before 7.0.1-4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted DDS file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/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
ImagemagickImagemagick<= 6.9.4-2
OracleSolaris11.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5687?

CVE-2016-5687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The VerticalFilter function in the DDS coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-3 and 7.x before 7.0.1-4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted DDS file, which triggers an out-of-bo...

How severe is CVE-2016-5687?

CVE-2016-5687 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-2016-5687?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick, Oracle Solaris.