CVE-2004-0827: Multiple buffer overflows in the ImageMagick graphics library 5.x before 5.4.4, and 6.x before 6.0.6.2, allow

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CVE-2004-0827 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting imlib, imlib2, imagemagick. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the ImageMagick graphics library 5.x before 5.4.4, and 6.x before 6.0.6.2, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed (1) AVI, (2) BMP, or (3) DIB files.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: conectiva · enlightenment · imagemagick · mandrakesoft · sun

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-09-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enlightenment imlib DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9 · 1.9.1 · 1.9.2 · 1.9.3 · 1.9.4 · 1.9.5 · 1.9.6 · 1.9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imlib || rpm -q imlib || imlib --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imlib sudo apt install imlib=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo apt-mark hold imlib

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list imlib sudo dnf downgrade imlib-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add imlib

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

enlightenment imlib2 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.1 · 1.0.2 · 1.0.3 · 1.0.4 · 1.0.5 · 1.1 · 1.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imlib2 || rpm -q imlib2 || imlib2 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imlib2 sudo apt install imlib2=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold imlib2

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list imlib2 sudo dnf downgrade imlib2-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add imlib2

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

imagemagick imagemagick DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.3.3 · 5.4.3 · 5.4.4.5 · 5.4.7 · 5.4.8 · 5.4.8.2.1.1.0 · 5.5.3.2.1.2.0 · 5.5.6.0_2003-04-09

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imagemagick || rpm -q imagemagick || imagemagick --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imagemagick sudo apt install imagemagick=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold imagemagick

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list imagemagick sudo dnf downgrade imagemagick-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add imagemagick

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

sun java desktop system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2003

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java-desktop-system || rpm -q java-desktop-system || java-desktop-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison java-desktop-system sudo apt install java-desktop-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold java-desktop-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list java-desktop-system sudo dnf downgrade java-desktop-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add java-desktop-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

conectiva linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.0 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.2 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0827?

imlib: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; imlib2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; imagemagick: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0827 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0827 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0827 affect?

CVE-2004-0827 affects imlib, imlib2, imagemagick. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in the ImageMagick graphics library 5.x before 5.4.4, and 6.x before 6.0.6.2, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed (1) AVI, (2) B

How urgent is CVE-2004-0827?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities · ImageMagick vulnerabilities

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