ImageMagick up to 7.1.1-43 MIFF Image SetQuantumFormat buffer size

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ImageMagick up to 7.1.1-43. This affects the function SetQuantumFormat of the component MIFF Image Handler. The manipulation results in buffer size. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-43965. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick up to 7.1.1-43. Affected is the function SetQuantumFormat of the component MIFF Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer size vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-131. The product does not correctly calculate the size to be used when allocating a buffer, which could lead to a buffer overflow. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In MIFF image processing in ImageMagick before 7.1.1-44, image depth is mishandled after SetQuantumFormat is used.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-43965 since 04/20/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234866 (Debian dla-4139 : imagemagick - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 7.1.1-44 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch bac413a26073923d3ffb258adaab07fb3fe8fdc9 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 databases at Tenable (234866) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-12200). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

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Class: Buffer size
CWE: CWE-131 / CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 234866
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4139 : imagemagick - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 7.1.1-44
Patch: bac413a26073923d3ffb258adaab07fb3fe8fdc9

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04/23/2025 +3 days 🔍
04/23/2025 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2025 +252 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43965 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43965
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-306000
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2025 17:26
Updated: 12/31/2025 17:49
Changes: 04/23/2025 17:26 (68), 04/27/2025 01:26 (1), 04/27/2025 05:19 (2), 05/25/2025 03:05 (1), 12/31/2025 17:49 (11)
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