CVE-2019-11008 : Security Advisory and Response

GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20190322 Q8 contains a vulnerability in the function WriteXWDImage that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially exploited by remote attackers.

Understanding CVE-2019-11008

GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20190322 Q8 vulnerability in WriteXWDImage function.

What is CVE-2019-11008?

GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20190322 Q8 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteXWDImage function in coders/xwd.c.
Attackers can exploit this to cause a denial of service or potentially execute other impacts via a manipulated image file.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11008

Remote attackers can crash the application or potentially exploit other unspecified impacts through a crafted image file.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11008

GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20190322 Q8 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

A heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteXWDImage function of coders/xwd.c in GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20190322 Q8.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating image files to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impacts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2019-11008.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security updates provided by the vendor.
Avoid opening image files from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply patches promptly.
Implement network security measures to detect and block malicious image files.

Patching and Updates

Check for security advisories from the vendor and apply patches as soon as they are available.