SB2019061671 - NULL pointer dereference in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)



SB2019061671 - NULL pointer dereference in graphicsmagick (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061671
Severity
Low
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) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18230)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in the ReadCINEONImage function due to NULL pointer dereference. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and cause the service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.