CVE-2019-12979: High severity ibm data risk manager vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in 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.
Reference: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1522
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ImageMagick is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the use of uninitialized value vulnerability in the SyncImageSettings function in MagickCore/image.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12979?
CVE-2019-12979 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick that allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2019-12979 work?
CVE-2019-12979 is caused by the use of an uninitialized value in the SyncImageSettings function in MagickCore/image.c, which can be exploited by opening a specially crafted file.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12979?
CVE-2019-12979 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2019-12979?
To fix CVE-2019-12979, you should update ImageMagick to version 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12979?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12979 at the following references: [link1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00069.html), [link2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108913), [link3](https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1522).