#VU27562 Heap-based buffer overflow in GraphicsMagick - CVE-2020-12672

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#VU27562 Heap-based buffer overflow in GraphicsMagick - CVE-2020-12672

Published: May 6, 2020 / Updated: December 27, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU27562
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12672
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GraphicsMagick
Software vendor:
GraphicsMagick Group

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the "ReadMNGImage" in coders/png.c. A remote attacker can trigger heap-based buffer overflow 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.

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