CVE-2023-39978

Name: CVE-2023-39978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-08T06:15:47.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39978 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick before 6.9.12-91 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) in Magick::Draw.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick before 6.9.12-91 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) in Magick::Draw.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	< 6.9.12-91
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39978?

ImageMagick before 6.9.12-91 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) in Magick::Draw.

How severe is CVE-2023-39978?

CVE-2023-39978 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39978?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-39978?

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Source: NVD / NIST