USN-7164-1: ImageMagick vulnerability
It was discovered that ImageMagick incorrectly handled certain malformed files. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly exploit this to cause a denial of service.
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Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7164-1?
The severity of USN-7164-1 is classified as medium, as it can potentially lead to a denial of service by exploiting malformed files.
How do I fix USN-7164-1?
To fix USN-7164-1, you need to upgrade ImageMagick and its associated packages to version 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.13+esm12 or later.
Which packages are affected by USN-7164-1?
Affected packages include imagemagick, imagemagick-common, libmagick++-dev, libmagick++5, libmagickcore-dev, libmagickcore5, libmagickcore5-extra, libmagickwand-dev, libmagickwand5, and perlmagick.
What systems are impacted by USN-7164-1?
USN-7164-1 impacts Ubuntu version 14.04, specifically those running the affected packages.
What does USN-7164-1 address?
USN-7164-1 addresses a vulnerability in ImageMagick that allows denial of service through the handling of specially crafted malformed files.