Input validation error in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-9830
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 graphicsmagick (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33187

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9830

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

graphicsmagick (Alpine package): 1.3.25-r0 - 1.3.27-r0

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=f2ad329cc3291f5c66a6c324a27a44cfe0c42c5e


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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