REDHAT-BUG-1344271: Low severity imagemagick vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2016

Updated

An error was discovered in the ImageMagick -split functionality. Processing a specially crafted image using this functionality could lead to an application crash.

External references:

http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28466 http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/459

Patch:

http://git.imagemagick.org/repos/ImageMagick/commit/e00cf211070e7f150a3da77932b8620c89bb9225

Affected Software

1 affected component

ImageMagick

Event History

Jun 9, 2016

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·09:55 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1344271?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1344271 is high due to the potential for application crashes when processing specially crafted images.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1344271?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1344271, update to the latest version of ImageMagick that addresses this vulnerability.

What is the cause of the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1344271?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1344271 is caused by an error in ImageMagick's -split functionality when processing specially crafted images.

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1344271?

REDHAT-BUG-1344271 may affect multiple versions of ImageMagick prior to the security fix, so all users should verify their installed version.

Can REDHAT-BUG-1344271 be exploited remotely?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1344271 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can entice a user into processing a crafted image.