Description
The imagemagick libmagick library 5.5 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | imagemagick | 4:5.5.7-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | imagemagick | 4:5.5.7-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | imagemagick | 4:5.5.7-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | imagemagick | 4:5.4.4.5-1woody1 | DSA-331 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-331 imagemagick - insecure temporary file Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- RHSA-2004:494 vendor-advisory
- DSA-331 vendor-advisory
- 20030710 [OpenPKG-SA-2003.034] OpenPKG Security Advisory (imagemagick) mailing-list