Security update for GraphicsMagick
A security update for GraphicsMagick addresses a heap-use-after-free vulnerability triggered by a crafted MSL image. This flaw is identified as CVE-2026-46523 and was reported by the SUSE Product Security Team. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption issues when processing maliciously crafted images. No specific affected versions or CVSS score are provided. The severity is assessed as medium based on the nature of the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46523 is a heap-use-after-free vulnerability in GraphicsMagick that can be exploited via a crafted MSL image. This type of vulnerability involves improper memory management, which may lead to crashes or other unintended behavior. The issue was fixed in an update released by the SUSE Product Security Team. No detailed technical information or affected version ranges are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause heap-use-after-free conditions by supplying a specially crafted MSL image to GraphicsMagick. This can result in memory corruption, potentially leading to application crashes or other unpredictable behavior. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild or further impact details.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update has been released to fix this vulnerability. Users of GraphicsMagick should apply the update provided by the SUSE Product Security Team to remediate the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the source data; therefore, users should consult the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Security update for GraphicsMagick
Description
A security update for GraphicsMagick addresses a heap-use-after-free vulnerability triggered by a crafted MSL image. This flaw is identified as CVE-2026-46523 and was reported by the SUSE Product Security Team. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption issues when processing maliciously crafted images. No specific affected versions or CVSS score are provided. The severity is assessed as medium based on the nature of the vulnerability.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46523 is a heap-use-after-free vulnerability in GraphicsMagick that can be exploited via a crafted MSL image. This type of vulnerability involves improper memory management, which may lead to crashes or other unintended behavior. The issue was fixed in an update released by the SUSE Product Security Team. No detailed technical information or affected version ranges are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause heap-use-after-free conditions by supplying a specially crafted MSL image to GraphicsMagick. This can result in memory corruption, potentially leading to application crashes or other unpredictable behavior. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild or further impact details.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update has been released to fix this vulnerability. Users of GraphicsMagick should apply the update provided by the SUSE Product Security Team to remediate the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the source data; therefore, users should consult the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- openSUSE-SU-2026:21207-1
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6aab497155bf5e2cf5990e0d
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 01:59:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 02:15:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 02:15:33 UTC
Views: 3
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