REDHAT-BUG-1572044: Low severity imagemagick vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2018
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Updated

ImageMagick through version 7.0.7-28 is vulnerable to an infinite loop in coders/png.c:ReadOneMNGImage(). An attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service via crafted MNG file.

References: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1095

Affected Software

1 affected component
ImageMagick<7.0.7-28

Event History

Apr 26, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1572044?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1572044 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How can I fix REDHAT-BUG-1572044?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1572044, upgrade ImageMagick to a version later than 7.0.7-28.

3

What type of attacks does REDHAT-BUG-1572044 enable?

REDHAT-BUG-1572044 enables attackers to exploit crafted MNG files to cause infinite loops leading to denial of service.

4

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1572044?

ImageMagick versions up to 7.0.7-28 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1572044.

5

Where can I find more information about REDHAT-BUG-1572044?

More information about REDHAT-BUG-1572044 can be found by checking official security advisory channels for ImageMagick.

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