SB2019061660 - Heap-based buffer overflow in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)



SB2019061660 - Heap-based buffer overflow in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061660
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 overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16669)

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

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in coders/wpg.c. A remote attacker can provide a specially crafted file, related to the AcquireCacheNexus function in magick/pixel_cache.c, 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.