# CVE-2012-3438: The Magick\_png\_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, whic

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-08-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.

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## References

- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:165
- http://graphicsmagick.hg.sourceforge.net/hgweb/graphicsmagick/graphicsmagick/rev/d6e469d02cd2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50090
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77259
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00102.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54716
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=844105

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