Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-5239 is a command-execution issue in ImageMagick and GraphicsMagick gnuplot delegate handling. If an exposed service processes attacker-supplied files through affected versions, the attacker may be able to run commands on the server. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed exploit mechanics. Highest concern is servers, web apps, CI pipelines, or document workflows that process untrusted images or files using affected ImageMagick or GraphicsMagick builds with gnuplot delegate functionality available. Prioritize internet-facing and user-upload processing systems first. Remote command execution in file-processing software can become full server compromise, although the provided evidence lacks active exploitation confirmation. Mitigation focus: Inventory ImageMagick and GraphicsMagick installations and package versions.; Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.4-0 or later, or vendor-fixed packages.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Oracle, Debian, or distribution security updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2016:1237CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180803 [SECURITY] [DLA 1456-1] graphicsmagick security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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