Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability lets a crafted filename trigger command execution when processed by GraphicsMagick or ImageMagick. Systems that accept user-supplied images or filenames and process them automatically are the main concern. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score, but arbitrary code execution makes this business-relevant. Exposure is most likely in web apps, file converters, CMS platforms, mail processors, or batch jobs that process attacker-controlled images or filenames with GraphicsMagick or ImageMagick. Prioritize remediation where image processing is internet-facing or handles customer uploads. The issue is old, but legacy systems and containers can preserve vulnerable packages for years. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GraphicsMagick to 1.3.24 or later where applicable.; Apply vendor security updates for ImageMagick and GraphicsMagick packages.; Review vendor advisories for exact fixed versions on each distribution..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2016:1237CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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