CVE-2016-3717ImageMagick Information Disclosure
The LABEL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted image.
Published May 5, 2016 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-3717, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-3717
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2016-3717 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v3.1) affecting ImageMagick, Ubuntu Linux (Canonical), Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including GraphicsMagick 1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.20-3+deb8u3.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The LABEL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted image.
Affected Products
219 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagickImagemagick | 7.0.0-0, 7.0.1-0 | 6.9.3-9 |
| Ubuntu LinuxCanonical | 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 6.0, 7.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux Hpc NodeRedhat | 6.0, 7.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux Hpc Node EusRedhat | 7.2 | n/a |
Patched Releases
GraphicsMagick
1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, 1.3.20-3+deb8u3, 1.3.23-1ubuntu0.1, 1.3.24-1, 1.2.5-4.35.1, 1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
GraphicsMagick-devel
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
ImageMagick
8:6.7.7.10-5+deb7u5, 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.1, 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u2, 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.1, 8:6.9.6.2+dfsg-2, 0:6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 0:6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.4.3.6-7.34.1, 6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.8.8.1-19.1, 6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1, 6.9.3-9
ImageMagick-c++
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2
ImageMagick-c++-devel
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2
ImageMagick-debuginfo
6.8.9.8-18.1
ImageMagick-debugsource
6.8.9.8-18.1
ImageMagick-devel
6.4.3.6-7.34.1, 6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.8.8.1-19.1, 6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-devel-32bit
6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-doc
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-extra
6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-extra-debuginfo
6.8.9.8-18.1
ImageMagick-perl
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2
libGraphicsMagick-Q16-3
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagick++-devel
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagick++-Q16-11
1.3.21-5.1
libGraphicsMagick++-Q16-12
1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagick2
1.2.5-4.35.1
libGraphicsMagick3-config
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagickWand-Q16-2
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-3
6.8.8.1-19.1, 6.8.8.1-9.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-3-32bit
6.8.8.1-9.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-5
6.8.9.8-18.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-5-32bit
6.8.9.8-18.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-5-debuginfo
6.8.9.8-18.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 5, 2016
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2016-3717
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2016-3717
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisoryRHSA-2016:0726
- advisoryRHSA-2016:0726
FAQ
Common Questions.
The LABEL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted image.
Affected: ImageMagick versions 7.0.0-0, 7.0.1-0; Ubuntu Linux (Canonical) versions 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04; Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) versions 6.0, 7.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including GraphicsMagick 1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.20-3+deb8u3.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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