REDHAT-BUG-1561744: Low severity imagemagick vulnerability
An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 7.0.7. A memory leak vulnerability was found in the function WriteGIFImage in coders/gif.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
References: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/808
Patches: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/24d5699753170c141b46816284430516c2d48fed https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/53ea13989003cdb4955024f95b4a0158a2e871c6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1561744?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1561744 is considered moderate due to its potential for denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1561744?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1561744, you should update ImageMagick to the latest version available.
What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1561744?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1561744 is caused by a memory leak in the WriteGIFImage function within ImageMagick.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1561744 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1561744 can be exploited remotely using a crafted GIF file.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1561744?
REDHAT-BUG-1561744 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.7 and possibly earlier versions.