SB2017091818 - Use-after-free in ImageMagick
Published: September 18, 2017 Updated: December 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017091818
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14528)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a crafted file. A remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free after an invalid call can TIFFSetField, and application crash).
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.