Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | <= 6.9.4-4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/14/5Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91283Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/6.9.4-5/ChangeLogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/7.0.1-7/ChangeLogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/5511ef530576ed18fd636baa3bb4edExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/14/5Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91283Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/6.9.4-5/ChangeLogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/7.0.1-7/ChangeLogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5691?
CVE-2016-5691 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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...
How severe is CVE-2016-5691?
CVE-2016-5691 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-2016-5691?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Solaris, Imagemagick Imagemagick.