CVE-2020-27560: Divide by Zero

Published Oct 22, 2020
·
Updated

ImageMagick 7.0.10-34 allows Division by Zero in OptimizeLayerFrames in MagickCore/layer.c, which may cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick ImageMagick=7.0.10-34
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
openSUSE Leap=15.2
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u38:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick<7.0.10.35-r0
7.0.10.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.11.35-r0
6.9.11.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.11.35-r0
6.9.11.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.11.35-r0
6.9.11.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.11.35-r0
6.9.11.35-r0
alpine/imagemagick6<6.9.11.35-r0
6.9.11.35-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/imagemagick to 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+deb11u3Fixed 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
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.0.10.35-r0
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.9.11.35-r0

Event History

Oct 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27560?

The severity of CVE-2020-27560 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

2

How does CVE-2020-27560 affect ImageMagick?

CVE-2020-27560 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.10-34, potentially causing a denial of service.

3

How does CVE-2020-27560 impact Debian Debian Linux?

CVE-2020-27560 impacts Debian Debian Linux version 9.0.

4

How does CVE-2020-27560 impact openSUSE Leap?

CVE-2020-27560 impacts openSUSE Leap version 15.2.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-27560?

Yes, a fix is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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