Ubuntu update for imagemagick



Published: 2023-09-21
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-48541
CWE-ID CWE-401
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

imagemagick-6.q16hdri (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

imagemagick (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

imagemagick-6.q16 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU81039

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48541

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the AnimateImageCommand() function in MagickWand/animate.c. A local user can perform a denial of service attack using the "identify -help" command.

Mitigation

Update the affected package imagemagick to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 20.04

imagemagick-6.q16hdri (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

imagemagick (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

imagemagick-6.q16 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6393-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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