CVE-2012-1798
First published: Tue Jun 05 2012(Updated: )
The TIFFGetEXIFProperties function in coders/tiff.c in ImageMagick before 6.7.6-3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted EXIF IFD in a TIFF image.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | <6.7.6-3 | |
| Debian | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Storage | =2.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Open edX | =11.4 | |
| Open edX | =12.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-06/msg00001.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0544.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48974
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49063
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49068
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55035
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2462
- http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=20629
- http://www.osvdb.org/81023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52898
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027032
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74659
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1798?
CVE-2012-1798 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1798?
To fix CVE-2012-1798, update ImageMagick to version 6.7.6-3 or later.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2012-1798?
Exploiting CVE-2012-1798 can lead to an out-of-bounds read and crash of the ImageMagick process.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2012-1798?
ImageMagick versions before 6.7.6-3 are affected by CVE-2012-1798.
Can CVE-2012-1798 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1798 can be exploited remotely via crafted TIFF images.
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