CVE-2012-3438
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper...
CVE-2012-3438 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.3) in Graphicsmagick, published August 7, 2012. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.47%, the 84th percentile. Fixed in graphicsmagick 1.3.16-1.1.
- Severity
- 4.3 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.47%EPSS, 84th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.3.16-1.1graphicsmagick +3 more
Description
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
graphicsmagickDebian:12 | before 1.3.16-1.1 | 1.3.16-1.1 |
graphicsmagickDebian:13 | before 1.3.16-1.1 | 1.3.16-1.1 |
graphicsmagickDebian:14 | before 1.3.16-1.1 | 1.3.16-1.1 |
GraphicsMagickopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 1.3.25-1.1 | 1.3.25-1.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.
- Record
CVE-2012-3438- CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.
- Record
CVE-2012-3438- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-3405No score
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.
- Record
EUVD-2012-3405- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-9cj3-p33g-x9hgNo score
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper...
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.
- Record
GHSA-9cj3-p33g-x9hg- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.
- Record
CVE-2012-3438- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2012-3438No score
The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3438- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10505-1No score
GraphicsMagick-1.3.25-1.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the GraphicsMagick-1.3.25-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10505-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:165
graphicsmagick.hg.sourceforge.net/hgweb/graphicsmagick/graphicsmagick/rev/d6e469d02cd2
secunia.com/advisories/50090
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77259
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00102.html
securityfocus.com/bid/54716
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bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=844105
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3438
github.com/advisories/GHSA-9cj3-p33g-x9hg
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-3438
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-1882