Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in GraphicsMagick Affects Image Processing
CVE-2019-11008

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Graphicsmagick

Status
Graphicsmagick
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2019

What is CVE-2019-11008?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the WriteXWDImage function of GraphicsMagick. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft malicious image files that can result in application crashes, leading to potential denial of service attacks. It emphasizes the importance of validating image files before processing to mitigate such risks.

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/599/
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http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/d823d2...
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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