REDHAT-BUG-2247064: Low severity Ruby ruby-magick vulnerability
A memory leak was found in ruby-magick an interface between Ruby and ImageMagick, that could lead to a Deny of Service (DOS) by memory exhaustion.
References:
https://github.com/rmagick/rmagick/issues/1401 https://github.com/rmagick/rmagick/pull/1406
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2247064?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2247064 is categorized as a Denial of Service (DoS) risk due to memory exhaustion.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2247064?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2247064, you should update to the patched version of ruby-magick provided in recent updates.
What causes the memory leak in REDHAT-BUG-2247064?
The memory leak in REDHAT-BUG-2247064 is caused by an inefficient handling of memory within the interface between Ruby and ImageMagick.
Which versions of ruby-magick are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2247064?
All versions of ruby-magick prior to the fix implemented for REDHAT-BUG-2247064 are affected.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2247064?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2247064 include service interruptions due to memory exhaustion that can lead to a Denial of Service.