CVE-2019-7398: High severity IBM Data Risk Manager vulnerability
ImageMagick is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a memory leak in WriteDIBImage in coders/dib.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.
Other sources
In ImageMagick before 7.0.8-25, a memory leak exists in WriteDIBImage in coders/dib.c.
— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/ImageMagick 6.9.10to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 25 - Upgrade
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redhat/ImageMagick 7.0.8to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 25 - Upgrade
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debian/imagemagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u4Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u5Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u2Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1Fixed in 8:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1Fixed in 8:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1 - Upgrade
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ImageMagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.0.8-25
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7398?
CVE-2019-7398 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick that allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by exploiting a memory leak in WriteDIBImage in coders/dib.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-7398?
CVE-2019-7398 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2019-7398?
CVE-2019-7398 affects ImageMagick versions up to 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu2.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7398?
To fix CVE-2019-7398, apply the appropriate patch or update provided by the vendor or package maintainer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7398?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-7398 on the OpenSUSE Security Announce mailing list and the SecurityFocus website.