REDHAT-BUG-1164248: Low severity imagemagick vulnerability
An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in ImageMagick's JPEG decoder. A local attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash an application using ImageMagick to process a specially crafted JPEG image.
The fix for this issue is available at:
http://trac.imagemagick.org/changeset/16872
The reproducer (a specially crafted JPEG image) along with additional information on this flaw can be found at:
http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26456
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1164248?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1164248 is considered critical due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1164248?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1164248, users should update to the latest version of ImageMagick where the vulnerability is patched.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1164248?
REDHAT-BUG-1164248 is an out-of-bounds memory access flaw specifically in ImageMagick's JPEG decoder.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1164248?
Local applications that utilize ImageMagick to process JPEG images are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1164248.
What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1164248 have on systems?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1164248 allows an attacker to potentially crash applications using ImageMagick with specially crafted JPEG images.