CVE-2009-1882

9.3 HIGH 7% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution

What it is

Integer overflow in the XMakeImage function in magick/xwindow.c in ImageMagick 6.5.2-8, and GraphicsMagick, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF file, which triggers a buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 7.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2009-06-02 15:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:08 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 7.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2009-06-02 15:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:08 UTC
Exploit probability: 7.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-189
Record status: Modified

Affected

Imagemagick 6.5.2-8

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record