Advisory Published

USN-6393-1: ImageMagick vulnerability

First published: Thu Sep 21 2023(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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
=20.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16<8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
=20.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16hdri<8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
8:6.9.10.23+dfsg-2.1ubuntu11.9+esm1
=20.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
=18.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16<8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
=18.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16hdri<8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-16ubuntu6.15+esm2
=18.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
=16.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick-6.q16<8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.16+esm9
=16.04
All of
ubuntu/imagemagick<8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.13+esm6
8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.13+esm6
=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this ImageMagick vulnerability?

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

  • 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.

  • What is the severity of the ImageMagick vulnerability?

    The severity of the ImageMagick vulnerability is not specified.

  • 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.

  • 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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