ID:1046 - Exploit for Security bypass in ImageMagick - CVE-2016-3716

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1046 - Exploit for Security bypass in ImageMagick - CVE-2016-3716

ID:1046 - Exploit for Security bypass in ImageMagick - CVE-2016-3716

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5848
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3716
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
ImageMagick

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the failure to properly prevent file move operations when processing certain MVG files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image, trick the victim into opening, bypass security mechanism and move certain files on the affected system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Update to version 6.9.3-10 or 7.0.1-1.