SB2019061650 - Heap-based buffer overread in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)



SB2019061650 - Heap-based buffer overread in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061650
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overread (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13134)

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

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer over-read in the function SFWScan in coders/sfw.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and cause the application to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.