CVE-2017-18029

Name: CVE-2017-18029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-12T20:29:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18029 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ImageMagick 7.0.6-10 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadMATImage in coders/mat.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 4.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ImageMagick 7.0.6-10 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadMATImage in coders/mat.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.00%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.6-10	Q16
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102519Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/691Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102519Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/691Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18029?

In ImageMagick 7.0.6-10 Q16, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function ReadMATImage in coders/mat.c, which allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-18029?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18029 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18029?

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-2017-18029?

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Source: NVD / NIST