How severe is CVE-2016-7997?

CVE-2016-7997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7997?

CVE-2016-7997 affects Graphicsmagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-7997 published?

CVE-2016-7997 was published on 2017-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7997

CVE-2016-7997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Graphicsmagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Graphicsmagick
Published: 2017-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WPG format reader in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and crash) via vectors related to a ReferenceBlob and a NULL pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7997?: The WPG format reader in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and crash) via vectors related to a ReferenceBlob and a NULL pointer.
How severe is CVE-2016-7997?: CVE-2016-7997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7997?: CVE-2016-7997 affects Graphicsmagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-7997 published?: CVE-2016-7997 was published on 2017-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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