SB2019081807 - Remote code execution in ImageMagick
Published: August 18, 2019 Updated: September 12, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019081807
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15140)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system
The vulnerability exists in "ReadImage" in the "MagickCore/constitute.c" file due to a use-after-free error when the affected software does improper memory operations. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file 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.