VDB-236368 · CVE-2023-39978 · EUVD-2023-43671

ImageMagick up to 6.9.12-90 Magick::Draw memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.12-90. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Magick::Draw. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory allocation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-39978. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.12-90 (Image Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function Magick::Draw. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

ImageMagick before 6.9.12-91 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) in Magick::Draw.

The weakness was presented 08/08/2023. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-39978. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 6.9.12-91 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch c90e79b3b22fec309cab55af2ee606f71b027b12 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-43671). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

ImageMagick

Version

6.9.12-90

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://www.imagemagick.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.12-91
Patch: c90e79b3b22fec309cab55af2ee606f71b027b12

Timelineinfo

08/08/2023 🔍
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01/26/2026 +902 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: c90e79b3b22fec309cab55af2ee606f71b027b12
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-39978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-39978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236368
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2023 08:48
Updated: 01/26/2026 13:49
Changes: 08/08/2023 08:48 (42), 09/01/2023 08:14 (2), 09/01/2023 08:18 (12), 01/26/2026 13:49 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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