Debian update for graphicsmagick

Published: 2022-11-26

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-1270
CWE-ID	CWE-119
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system graphicsmagick (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63947

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1270

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing MIFF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted MIFF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update graphicsmagick package to version 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

graphicsmagick (Debian package): before 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5288

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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