REDHAT-BUG-1627916
First published: Tue Sep 11 2018(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.7-29 and earlier, a missing NULL check in ReadOneJNGImage in coders/png.c allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (WriteBlob assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted file. Upstream issue: <a href="https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1119">https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1119</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick6/commit/1007b98f8795ad4bea6bc5f68a32d83e982fdae4">https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick6/commit/1007b98f8795ad4bea6bc5f68a32d83e982fdae4</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | <=7.0.7-29 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1119
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick6/commit/1007b98f8795ad4bea6bc5f68a32d83e982fdae4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1627918
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1180
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-16749
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1627916
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1627916?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1627916 is considered significant due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1627916?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1627916, upgrade ImageMagick to a version later than 7.0.7-29 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1627916?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1627916 is caused by a missing NULL check in ReadOneJNGImage in coders/png.c.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1627916?
ImageMagick versions up to and including 7.0.7-29 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1627916.
What kind of impact does REDHAT-BUG-1627916 have on systems?
REDHAT-BUG-1627916 can lead to application crashes and denial of service due to WriteBlob assertion failures.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- collector/redhat-bugzilla
- source/Red Hat
- alias/CVE-2018-16749
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/imagemagick
- canonical/imagemagick