CVE-2022-44268: Infoleak

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

ImageMagick 7.1.0-49 is vulnerable to Information Disclosure. When it parses a PNG image (e.g., for resize), the resulting image could have embedded the content of an arbitrary. file (if the magick binary has permissions to read it).

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/imagemagick<=8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u1
8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u58:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u18:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6
ImageMagick=7.1.0-49

Event History

Feb 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-44268?

CVE-2022-44268 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick 7.1.0-49 that allows for information disclosure when parsing a PNG image.

2

How does CVE-2022-44268 work?

When ImageMagick parses a PNG image for resize, it can result in the embedded content of an arbitrary file being included in the resulting image.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44268?

The severity of CVE-2022-44268 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-44268?

ImageMagick versions 7.1.0-49 are affected by CVE-2022-44268.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-44268?

Update ImageMagick to version 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1+deb10u5, 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u1, or 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6, depending on your system.

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