Description
The ReadMATImage function in coders\mat.c in ImageMagick 7.0.5-6 has a memory leak vulnerability that can cause memory exhaustion via a crafted MAT file, related to incorrect ordering of a SetImageExtent call.
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 | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-12 | — |
| Debian 13 | imagemagick | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-12 | — |
| Debian 12 | imagemagick | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-12 | — |
| Debian 9 | imagemagick | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-11+deb9u1 | DSA-3914-1 |
| Debian 8 | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u10 | DSA-3914-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | imagemagick | 8:6.7.7.10-5+deb7u16 | DLA-1081-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.8 | USN-3363-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | imagemagick | 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.8 | USN-3363-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-71.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0130-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-71.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0130-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | ImageMagick | 6.4.3.6-7.78.22.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0132-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-71.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0130-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-71.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0130-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | ImageMagick | 6.4.3.6-7.78.22.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0132-1 |
Advisories 6
- USN-3363-1 imagemagick vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-3914-1 imagemagick - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1081-1 imagemagick - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0130-1 Security update for ImageMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025
- SUSE-SU-2018:0132-1 Security update for ImageMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025
- WID-SEC-2023-2157 ImageMagick: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 19, 2024