SB2022022138 - SUSE update for ImageMagick



SB2022022138 - SUSE update for ImageMagick

Published: February 21, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022022138
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) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0284)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing TIFF files within the GetPixelAlpha() function in pixel-accessor.h. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted TIFF file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.