CVE-2022-0284

Public Exploit

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.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a ImageMagick
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2045943 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0284 issue tracking third party advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/4729 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/e50f19fd73c792ebe912df8ab83aa51a243a3da7 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0284?
CVE-2022-0284 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0284?
To fix CVE-2022-0284, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0284 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0284 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0284?
CVE-2022-0284 affects n/a ImageMagick.
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