CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 9 Sept 2024

CVE-2016-3714 — ImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability

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ImageMagick ImageMagick. 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.

Vulnerability facts

CVE
CVE-2016-3714
On CISA KEV since
2024-09-09
Ransomware use
Unknown

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