ID:1045 - Exploit for Input validation error in ImageMagick - CVE-2016-3715

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1045 - Exploit for Input validation error in ImageMagick - CVE-2016-3715

ID:1045 - Exploit for Input validation error in ImageMagick - CVE-2016-3715

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5847
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3715
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
ImageMagick

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to delete arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists due to input validation error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an error in the ephemeral pseudo-protocol and delete certain files on the affected system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in deletion of arbitrary files on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Update to version 6.9.3-10 or 7.0.1-1.