SB2019061635 - Out-of-bounds read in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)



SB2019061635 - Out-of-bounds read in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061635
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8682)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The ReadSCTImage function in coders/sct.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted SCT header.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.