CVE-2019-17540 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in ImageMagick allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PostScript files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-17540?
CVE-2019-17540 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 14 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
ImageMagick before 7.0.8-54 has a heap-based buffer overflow in ReadPSInfo in coders/ps.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17540?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Imagemagick Imagemagick.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17540?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-17540 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17540 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2qcx-339j-m3wx.