CVE-2022-1115: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 23, 2022
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Updated

A heap-buffer-overflow flaw was found in ImageMagick’s PushShortPixel() function of quantum-private.h file. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker passes a specially crafted TIFF image file to ImageMagick for conversion, potentially leading to a denial of service.

Other sources

A heap-buffer-overflow flaw was found in PushShortPixel function of quantum-private.h

References: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/4974

— Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/imagemagick6 v6.9.12<44
44
redhat/imagemagick7 v7.1.0<29
29
ImageMagick ImageMagick<6.9.12-44
ImageMagick ImageMagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0-29
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
alpine/imagemagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.0.30-r0
7.1.0.30-r0
debian/imagemagick<8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1
debian/imagemagick<8:6.9.12.98+dfsg1-2
8:6.9.12.98+dfsg1-2
debian/imagemagick<8:6.9.12.98+dfsg1-2
8:6.9.12.98+dfsg1-2
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u118:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u158:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1+deb13u128:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1+deb13u148:7.1.2.34+dfsg1-18:7.1.2.35+dfsg1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/ImageMagick6 v6.9.12 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 44
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/ImageMagick7 v7.1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 29
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/imagemagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.1.0.30-r0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/imagemagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/imagemagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8:6.9.12.98+dfsg1-2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/imagemagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u11Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u15Fixed in 8:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1+deb13u12Fixed in 8:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1+deb13u14Fixed in 8:7.1.2.34+dfsg1-1Fixed in 8:7.1.2.35+dfsg1-1

Event History

Aug 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1115?

CVE-2022-1115 is a heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in ImageMagick's PushShortPixel() function.

2

How does CVE-2022-1115 affect ImageMagick?

CVE-2022-1115 affects ImageMagick when a specially crafted TIFF image file is passed for conversion, potentially leading to a denial of service.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1115?

CVE-2022-1115 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-1115 in ImageMagick 6.9.12?

To fix CVE-2022-1115 in ImageMagick version 6.9.12, update to version 6.9.12-45 or later.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-1115 in ImageMagick 7.1.0?

To fix CVE-2022-1115 in ImageMagick version 7.1.0, update to version 7.1.0-30 or later.

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