USN-6393-1: ImageMagick vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2023
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Updated

It was discovered that ImageMagick did not properly handle memory when processing the -help option. An attacker could potentially use this issue to cause a crash.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16<8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16hdri<8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16<8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16hdri<8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16<8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.13+esm6
8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.13+esm6
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Event History

Sep 21, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this ImageMagick vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this ImageMagick vulnerability is CVE-2022-48541.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The ImageMagick package versions 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1, 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2, 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9, and 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.13+esm6 are affected.

3

What is the severity of the ImageMagick vulnerability?

The severity of the ImageMagick vulnerability is not specified.

4

How can I fix the ImageMagick vulnerability?

To fix the ImageMagick vulnerability, update the affected software to the specified versions: 8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1, 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2, 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9, or 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.13+esm6.

5

Where can I find more information about the ImageMagick vulnerability?

You can find more information about the ImageMagick vulnerability in the following references: [link1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-48541), [link2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6393-1).

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