Vulnerability Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to ImageMagick versions 6.9.13-28 and 7.1.2-2, a format string bug vulnerability exists in InterpretImageFilename function where user input is directly passed to FormatLocaleString without proper sanitization. An attacker can overwrite arbitrary memory regions, enabling a wide range of attacks from heap overflow to remote code execution. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-28 and 7.1.2-2.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.13-28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/439b362b93c074eea6c3f834d84982Patch
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-9ccg-6pjw-x6ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/dlemstra/Magick.NET/releases/tag/14.8.1Release Notes
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/09/msg00012.html
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-9ccg-6pjw-x6ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-55298?
CVE-2025-55298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to ImageMagick versions 6.9.13-28 and 7.1.2-2, a format string bug vulnerability exists in Interpre...
How severe is CVE-2025-55298?
CVE-2025-55298 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.