openSUSE-SU-2019:1507-1 Recommended update for GraphicsMagick

Not scored Published

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by providing a malicious PCL file to applications using GraphicsMagick, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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 openSUSE-SU-2019:1507-1?

openSUSE-SU-2019:1507-1 is a code injection vulnerability in GraphicsMagick, published on 4 Jun 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

This update for GraphicsMagick fixes the following issues:

Changes in GraphicsMagick:

  • disable also PCL decoding by default, as it is also passed through ghostscript (boo#1136183)

This update was imported from the openSUSE:Leap:15.0:Update update project.

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2019:1507-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
GraphicsMagick SUSE:Package Hub 15All versions1.3.29-bp150.2.24.1

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2019:1507-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is openSUSE-SU-2019:1507-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2019:1507-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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