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Is CVE-2016-3714 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 9 Sep 2024

Gociux · ImageMagick · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2016-3714, ImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 9 Sep 2024, 3049 days after it was published. It affects ImageMagick. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 9 Sep 2024
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity8.4CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due30 Sep 2024BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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.

VendorImageMagick (3 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductImageMagick
VulnerabilityImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-20
Published5 May 2016
Added to KEV9 Sep 2024
Reported by (CNA)redhat

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for ImageMagick in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited ImageMagick CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 5 May 2016.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for ImageMagick.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2016-3714 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-3714 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 9 Sep 2024, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2016-3714 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3714?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check ImageMagick's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected ImageMagick and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in September 2024 · ImageMagick scorecard · act-now radar.

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