Description
The generic decoder in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access) via a crafted 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 | 8:6.9.6.2+dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | imagemagick | 8:6.9.6.2+dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | imagemagick | 8:6.9.6.2+dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 8 | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u4 | DSA-3652-1 |
| Debian 7 | imagemagick | 8:6.7.7.10-5+deb7u8 | DLA-731-1 |
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 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-40.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2667-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-40.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2667-1 |
Advisories 4
- USN-3131-1 imagemagick vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-3652-1 imagemagick - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-731-1 imagemagick - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:2667-1 Security update for ImageMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/imagemagick/+bug/1542785
- [oss-security] 20160922 Re: CVE Requests: Various ImageMagick issues (as reported in the Debian BTS) mailing-list
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378767
- 93131 vdb-entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/126
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/430403b0029b37decf216d57f810899cab2317dd