SB2016102115 - Arbitrary code execution in imagemagick (Alpine package)
Published: October 21, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016102115
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7906)
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.The weakness exists due to use after free caused by a specially crafted image and letting attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause the application crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.