CVE-2019-12979
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.36%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick 7.0.8-34 has a "use of uninitialized value" vulnerability in the SyncImageSettings function in MagickCore/image.c. This is related to AcquireImage in magick/image.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ImageMagick 7.0.8-34 has a "use of uninitialized value" vulnerability in the SyncImageSettings function in MagickCore/image.c. This is related to AcquireImage in magick/image.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.8-34 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00069.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1522Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4192-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4712Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00069.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1522Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4192-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4712Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12979?
ImageMagick 7.0.8-34 has a "use of uninitialized value" vulnerability in the SyncImageSettings function in MagickCore/image.c. This is related to AcquireImage in magick/image.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-12979?
CVE-2019-12979 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12979?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-12979?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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