SB2019061638 - Input validation error in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)



SB2019061638 - Input validation error in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061638
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9830)

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

The MagickRealloc function in memory.c in Graphicsmagick 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via large dimensions in a jpeg image.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.