CVE-2016-10052: Buffer overflow in the WriteProfile function in coders/jpeg.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-6 allows remote a...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10052 is a buffer overflow in ImageMagick’s JPEG profile-writing code before 6.9.5-6. A remote attacker could supply a crafted file that crashes the application, with other impact left unspecified in the sources. The clearest business concern is disruption in services that process untrusted images. Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick processes user-supplied or externally sourced JPEG files, such as upload, thumbnailing, conversion, or media ingestion workflows. Systems using versions before 6.9.5-6 need review. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-file-processing services. Treat internal-only batch systems as lower urgency unless they process untrusted files. The available evidence supports availability risk, with broader impact unspecified. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.5-6 or a later vendor-supported fixed build.; Apply relevant distribution updates from SUSE, Red Hat, or your package vendor.; Restrict ImageMagick processing of untrusted files until patched..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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