CVE-2019-19952: Use After Free

Published Dec 24, 2019
·
Updated

In ImageMagick 7.0.9-7 Q16, there is a use-after-free in the function MngInfoDiscardObject of coders/png.c, related to ReadOneMNGImage.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick ImageMagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9-7
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.8-61<7.0.9.7-r0
7.0.9.7-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.10.80-r0
6.9.10.80-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.10.80-r0
6.9.10.80-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.10.80-r0
6.9.10.80-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.10.80-r0
6.9.10.80-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.10.80-r0
6.9.10.80-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/imagemagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.9.7-r0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/imagemagick6 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9.10.80-r0

Event History

Dec 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:06 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19952?

CVE-2019-19952 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-19952?

To fix CVE-2019-19952, upgrade ImageMagick to a version later than 7.0.9-7.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-19952?

CVE-2019-19952 affects systems running ImageMagick versions from 7.0.8-61 up to 7.0.9-7.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2019-19952?

CVE-2019-19952 involves a use-after-free vulnerability in the ReadOneMNGImage function.

5

Can CVE-2019-19952 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-19952 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute code on affected systems.

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