SB2019061632 - Heap-based buffer overflow in graphicsmagick (Alpine package) 



SB2019061632 - Heap-based buffer overflow in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061632
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7800)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Integer underflow in the parse8BIM function in coders/meta.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 and earlier. A remote attacker can use a crafted 8BIM chunk to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.