CVE-2016-9298: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9298: Heap overflow in the WaveletDenoiseImage function in MagickCore/fx.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.6-4 and 7.x...

Heap overflow in the WaveletDenoiseImage function in MagickCore/fx.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.6-4 and 7.x before 7.0.3-6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9298 is a denial-of-service flaw in ImageMagick. A specially crafted image can crash software that processes it. Business urgency is highest for internet-facing upload, thumbnailing, or document-conversion services using vulnerable ImageMagick versions. Exposure is likely where ImageMagick processes untrusted images, including web uploads, media pipelines, CMS plugins, and conversion services. Systems not accepting attacker-supplied images have lower practical exposure. Prioritize remediation for public-facing image-processing services. The known impact is service disruption, not confirmed data theft or remote code execution in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.6-4, 7.0.3-6, or later as applicable.; Apply distribution vendor updates, including Gentoo guidance where relevant.; Restrict ImageMagick processing of untrusted files until patched..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 27, 2017, 22:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/3cbfb163cff9e5b8cdeace8312e9bfee810ed02bCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/296CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201702-09CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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