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CVE-2016-3714

ImageMagick | ImageMagickAdded 2024-09-09Remediation Deadline 2024-09-30

ImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

ImageMagick contains an improper input validation vulnerability that affects the EPHEMERAL, HTTPS, MVG, MSL, TEXT, SHOW, WIN, and PLT coders. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Classification

CWE-20

References

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=29588#p132726, https://imagemagick.org/archive/releases/