CVE-2022-0284 Memory corruption in ImageMagick
A heap-based buffer over-read in ImageMagick allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose information via crafted TIFF images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-0284?
CVE-2022-0284 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Imagemagick Imagemagick, published on 29 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A heap-based-buffer-over-read flaw was found in ImageMagick's GetPixelAlpha() function of 'pixel-accessor.h'. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker passes a specially crafted Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) image to convert it into a PICON file format. This issue can potentially lead to a denial of service and information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0284?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (4)
ImageMagick SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP3 | All versions | 7.0.7.34-10.21.1 |
ImageMagick SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 SP3 | All versions | 7.0.7.34-10.21.1 |
ImageMagick SUSE:Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP2 | All versions | 7.0.7.34-10.21.1 |
ImageMagick openSUSE:Leap 15.3 | All versions | 7.0.7.34-10.21.1 |
Products include Imagemagick Imagemagick.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0284?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-0284 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0284 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Imagemagick Imagemagick
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6pvw-f57p-4vww, JLSEC-2026-892, SUSE-SU-2022:0540-1, openSUSE-SU-2022:0540-1.