CVE-2022-1270: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 28, 2022
·
Updated

In GraphicsMagick, a heap buffer overflow was found when parsing MIFF.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/graphicsmagick
1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u11.4+really1.3.40-41.4+really1.3.45-1
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.4.020220326
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Sep 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:04 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:17 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1270?

CVE-2022-1270 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability found in GraphicsMagick when parsing MIFF files.

2

How does CVE-2022-1270 impact GraphicsMagick?

CVE-2022-1270 can lead to a heap buffer overflow in GraphicsMagick, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service.

3

Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2022-1270?

GraphicsMagick version 1.4.020220326 is affected by CVE-2022-1270.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-1270 in GraphicsMagick?

To fix CVE-2022-1270 in GraphicsMagick, update to version 1.4+ or apply the necessary security patches provided by your distribution or vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1270?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-1270 in the references provided: [link1](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00028.html), [link2](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-19), [link3](https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/664/).

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