CVE-2016-6520 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 13 Dec 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause unspecified impacts, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2016-6520?

CVE-2016-6520 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Imagemagick Imagemagick, published on 13 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in MagickCore/enhance.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.2-7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to pixel cache morphology.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6520?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imagemagick Imagemagick.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6520?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-6520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mg49-wc47-228m.