# CVE-2023-3745: imagemagick: A heap-based buffer overflow issue was found in ImageMagick's PushCharPixel() function in quantum-private.h

CVE-2023-3745 is fixed in imagemagick on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3745, released July 24, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3745
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0046
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 24, 2023

## Description

A heap-based buffer overflow issue was found in ImageMagick's PushCharPixel() function in quantum-private.h. This issue may allow a local attacker to trick the user into opening a specially crafted file, triggering an out-of-bounds read error and allowing an application to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | imagemagick Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 8:6.9.11.24+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3745](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-3745.md) | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Linux | imagemagick Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 8:6.9.11.24+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3745](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-3745.md) | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Linux | imagemagick Debian 14 | 8:6.9.11.24+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3745](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-3745.md) | Jul 24, 2023 |

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