CVE-2006-5868

CVE-2006-5868 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Imagemagick 6.0 before 6.0.6.2, and 6.2 before 6.2.4.5, has unknown impact and user-assisted attack vectors via a crafted SGI image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5868?
Multiple buffer overflows in Imagemagick 6.0 before 6.0.6.2, and 6.2 before 6.2.4.5, has unknown impact and user-assisted attack vectors via a crafted SGI image.
How severe is CVE-2006-5868?
CVE-2006-5868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5868 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5868?
CVE-2006-5868 primarily affects Imagemagick. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5868?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5868 published?
CVE-2006-5868 was published on 2006-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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