Description
In ImageMagick 7.0.5-5, the ReadMTVImage function in mtv.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) 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 | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-7 | — |
| Debian 13 | imagemagick | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-7 | — |
| Debian 12 | imagemagick | 8:6.9.7.4+dfsg-7 | — |
| Debian 8 | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u9 | DSA-3863-1 |
| Debian 7 | imagemagick | 8:6.7.7.10-5+deb7u13 | DLA-960-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | imagemagick | 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.7 | USN-3302-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | imagemagick | 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.7 | USN-3302-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP2 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-70.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1489-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | GraphicsMagick | 1.2.5-4.77.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1600-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | ImageMagick | 6.4.3.6-7.77.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1599-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Studio Onsite 1.3 | GraphicsMagick | 1.2.5-4.77.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1600-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | ImageMagick | 6.8.8.1-70.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1489-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | ImageMagick | 6.4.3.6-7.77.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1599-1 |
Advisories 6
- USN-3302-1 imagemagick vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-960-1 imagemagick - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3863-1 imagemagick - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1489-1 Security update for ImageMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1599-1 Security update for ImageMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025
- SUSE-SU-2017:1600-1 Security update for GraphicsMagick SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/450
- 98380 vdb-entry
- DSA-3863 vendor-advisory