Description
The SpliceImage function in MagickCore/transform.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.2-4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted png file.
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 | 8:6.8.9.9-7 | — |
| Debian 13 | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-7 | — |
| Debian 12 | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-7 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.2 | USN-3131-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | imagemagick | 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.2 | USN-3131-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | ImageMagick +5 | 6.7.8.9-15.el7_2 | RHSA-2016:1237 |
| RHEL 6 | ImageMagick +5 | 6.7.2.7-5.el6_8 | RHSA-2016:1237 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-30.2 | SUSE-SU-2016:1784-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | ImageMagick | 6.4.3.6-7.45.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1782-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-30.2 | SUSE-SU-2016:1784-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | ImageMagick | 6.4.3.6-7.45.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1782-1 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | ImageMagick +5 | 6.7.8.9-15.el7_2 | ELSA-2016-1237 |
Advisories 5
- RHSA-2016:1237 Red Hat Security Advisory: ImageMagick security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- USN-3131-1 imagemagick vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:1784-1 Security update for ImageMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:1782-1 Security update for ImageMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ELSA-2016-1237 Important: ImageMagick security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Jun 16, 2016
References
- RHSA-2016:1237 vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/7b1cf5784b5bcd85aa9293ecf56769f68c037231
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- http://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28466
- [oss-security] 20160602 Re: ImageMagick CVEs mailing-list
- 91030 vdb-entry