Due to a missing check for 0 value of `replace_extent`, it i… (CVE-2020-27770)

Summary

Vulnerability reported (CVE-2020-27770). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. Exploitable via replace_extent.

Original description

The description as published by the source.

Due to a missing check for 0 value of replace_extent, it is possible for offset p to overflow in SubstituteString(), causing potential impact to application availability. This could be triggered by a crafted input file that is processed by ImageMagick. This flaw affects ImageMagick versions prior to 7.0.8-68.

Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD OSV

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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2020-27770 has been found.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like replace_extent over the network to misuse the product.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "CVE-2020-27770" on the vendor's site.

CVE-2020-27770
Attack vector: local / unauthenticated
Attack surface: replace_extent
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.

❓ What is the problem

A vulnerability (unclassified) has been reported. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via replace_extent without authentication.

📍 Affected scope

Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions. Attack surface: replace_extent.

🔥 Severity

Severity: ?. Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.

🔧 How to fix

Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.

🛡️ Workaround

Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.

🔍 Detection

Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.

Response actions

Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order

1
Identify exposure identify
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Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.
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資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで影響コンポーネントを特定する。
2
Post-deployment verification verify
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Confirm patched version is live in production
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パッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。

Due to a missing check for 0 value of `replace_extent`, it is possible for offset `p` to overflow in…

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