CVE-2022-1270 Memory corruption in GraphicsMagick
A heap buffer overflow in GraphicsMagick allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted MIFF files.
- 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-2022-1270?
CVE-2022-1270 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 28 Sep 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
In GraphicsMagick, a heap buffer overflow was found when parsing MIFF.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1270?
It affects 2 products.
Linux distribution packages (2)
GraphicsMagick openSUSE:Leap 15.3 | All versions | 1.3.35-150300.3.3.1 |
GraphicsMagick openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.3.38-1.1 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1270?
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-2022-1270 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-1270 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1270, DLA-3200-1, DSA-5288-1, GHSA-95x6-vp26-h77r, OESA-2022-1760, SUSE-SU-2022:1274-1 and 2 more.