Arbitrary code execution in imagemagick (Alpine package)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-7906
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 imagemagick (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU835

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7906

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use after free caused by a specially crafted image and letting attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause the application crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

imagemagick (Alpine package): 6.9.1.2-r2

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=f3be8e3c023e1ac815e945f2ba82fff4a23a864b
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=17424a018c45a7d73f457ba6b4d2cf035879f9ac
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=a9c59696d69df232d543f278c34f1241e3c1e103


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



###SIDEBAR###