CVE-2025-43965

Name: CVE-2025-43965
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-23T15:16:00.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43965 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In MIFF image processing in ImageMagick before 7.1.1-44, image depth is mishandled after SetQuantumFormat is used.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In MIFF image processing in ImageMagick before 7.1.1-44, image depth is mishandled after SetQuantumFormat is used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-131

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	< 7.1.1-44
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43965?

In MIFF image processing in ImageMagick before 7.1.1-44, image depth is mishandled after SetQuantumFormat is used.

How severe is CVE-2025-43965?

CVE-2025-43965 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43965?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST