How severe is CVE-2016-8678?

CVE-2016-8678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8678?

CVE-2016-8678 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8678?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-8678 published?

CVE-2016-8678 was published on 2017-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8678

CVE-2016-8678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Imagemagick
Published: 2017-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The IsPixelMonochrome function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: the vendor says "This is a Q64 issue and we do not support Q64."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8678?: The IsPixelMonochrome function in MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in ImageMagick 7.0.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: the vendor says "This is a Q64 issue and we do not support Q64."
How severe is CVE-2016-8678?: CVE-2016-8678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8678?: CVE-2016-8678 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8678?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8678 published?: CVE-2016-8678 was published on 2017-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:7.0.3-0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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