How severe is CVE-2012-3437?

CVE-2012-3437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3437?

CVE-2012-3437 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3437?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-3437 published?

CVE-2012-3437 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3437

CVE-2012-3437 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Imagemagick
Published: 2012-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in ImageMagick 6.7.8 and earlier 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3437?: The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in ImageMagick 6.7.8 and earlier 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-3437?: CVE-2012-3437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3437?: CVE-2012-3437 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3437?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3437 published?: CVE-2012-3437 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:6.7.8-6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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