Vulnerability identifier: #VU835

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7906

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

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
Update to version 6.9.6.0-1.

External links
http://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7906

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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.