SB2017042012 - Out-of-bounds read in ImageMagick



SB2017042012 - Out-of-bounds read in ImageMagick

Published: April 20, 2017 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017042012
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5010)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

coders/tiff.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TIFF file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.