CVE-2019-17541: Use After Free
First published: Mon Oct 14 2019(Updated: )
ImageMagick could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a heap use-after-free in the DestroyStringInfo function in MagickCore/string.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ImageMagick 6.9.10 | <55 | 55 |
| redhat/ImageMagick 7.0.8 | <55 | 55 |
| IBM Data Risk Manager | <=2.0.6 | |
| ImageMagick | <6.9.10-55 | |
| ImageMagick | >=7.0.0-0<7.0.8-55 |
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/168961
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6335281 (Advisory)
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=15827
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/39f226a9c137f547e12afde972eeba7551124493
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/compare/7.0.8-54...7.0.8-55
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1641
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1767090
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick6/commit/c1a5aa3f4214ad6e4748de84dad44398959014e1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1180
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-17541
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1767087
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17541?
CVE-2019-17541 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17541?
To fix CVE-2019-17541, update ImageMagick to version 6.9.10-55 or later, or version 7.0.8-55 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-17541?
CVE-2019-17541 affects all versions of ImageMagick prior to 6.9.10-55 and versions from 7.0.0-0 up to 7.0.8-55.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2019-17541?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-17541 by persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted image file.
Is CVE-2019-17541 a critical vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2019-17541 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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