REDHAT-BUG-1627916: Low severity imagemagick vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2018
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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:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1119

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick6/commit/1007b98f8795ad4bea6bc5f68a32d83e982fdae4

Affected Software

1 affected component
ImageMagick<=7.0.7-29

Event History

Sep 11, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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