Vulnerability identifier: #VU5846

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3714

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
ImageMagick
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: ImageMagick.org

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient filtering for filename passed to delegate's command. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image containing shell metacharacters, trick the victim into opening it via application using ImageMagick, will trigger an input validation flaw and execute arbitrary shell commands with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Update to version 6.9.3-10 or 7.0.1-1.

Vulnerable software versions

ImageMagick: 6.9.3-0 - 6.9.3-10, 7.0.1-0 - 7.0.1-1, 7.0.0-0

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External links
http://imagetragick.com/

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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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.