SB2017021517 - Input validation error in ImageMagick
Published: February 15, 2017 Updated: August 10, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017021517
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8678)
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted file.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.