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CVE-2022-1114

7.1 · HIGH

A heap-use-after-free flaw was found in ImageMagick's RelinquishDCMInfo() function of dcm.c file.

Published Apr 29, 2022CWE-416EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2022-1114 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A heap-use-after-free flaw was found in ImageMagick's RelinquishDCMInfo() function of dcm.c file. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker passes a specially crafted DICOM image file to ImageMagick for conversion, potentially leading to information disclosure and a denial of service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1114?

CVE-2022-1114 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-1114?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-1114?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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