CVE-2016-7799: debian debian_linux Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
AliasesALPINE-CVE-2016-7799UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7799DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7799
Published 18-01-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-7799 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 3.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
3.71%
0%100%
Low · +0.15 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 6 · Related 3Timeline
- 18-01-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
MagickCore/profile.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.3-2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
CVSS metrics
6 scores · 4 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 4 agree
- OSV · AlpineEcosystem advisory · calculated6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.5Preferred score · OSV · Ubuntu (Ecosystem advisory) · calculated from vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
90%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.15 pp
From 3.57% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score3.71%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian2 products
- imagemagick< 8:6.9.6.2+dfsg-2
- debian_linuxEOL8.0
Alpine1 product
- imagemagick≥ 7.0.0-0, < 6.9.6.8-r0 | ≥ 7.0.0-0, < 6.9.5.9-r1
Imagemagick1 product
- imagemagick< 6.9.6-0 | ≥ 7.0.0-0, < 7.0.3-2
Ubuntu1 product
- imagemagick< 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.3 | < 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.3
4 vendors · 5 products
References
12 links- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/4Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/6Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/280X Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/a7bb158b7bedd1449a34432feb3a67c8f1873bfaX Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
