Security Flaw in ImageMagick Affecting Multiple Versions

CVE-2020-27766

What is CVE-2020-27766?

A security flaw exists in ImageMagick's MagickCore/statistic.c that allows attackers to exploit crafted files. This flaw can lead to undefined behavior, potentially affecting application stability. Specifically, the issue arises due to values falling outside the limits of the 'unsigned long' type, which could disrupt normal operations or lead to unexpected system behavior. This vulnerability affects all ImageMagick versions prior to 7.0.8-69, necessitating immediate attention and patching.

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