CVE-2016-5118
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
Description
The OpenBlob function in blob.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.24 and ImageMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a | (pipe) character at the start of a filename.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1237
access.redhat.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035985
securitytracker.com
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00021.html
lists.opensuse.org
and 19 more references View all →
Timeline
Published
Jun 10, 2016
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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