SB2019061639 - Buffer overflow in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)



SB2019061639 - Buffer overflow in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061639
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10794)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow in the coders/tiff.c source code. A local attacker can supply a malicious RGB TIFF picture, trigger buffer overflow and cause the service to crash.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.