CVE-2018-12600

Name: CVE-2018-12600
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-20T18:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12600 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ImageMagick 7.0.8-3 Q16, ReadDIBImage and WriteDIBImage in coders/dib.c allow attackers to cause an out of bounds write via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ImageMagick 7.0.8-3 Q16, ReadDIBImage and WriteDIBImage in coders/dib.c allow attackers to cause an out of bounds write via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.29%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.8-3

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1178Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3711-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4245Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1178Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3711-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4245Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12600?

In ImageMagick 7.0.8-3 Q16, ReadDIBImage and WriteDIBImage in coders/dib.c allow attackers to cause an out of bounds write via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2018-12600?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12600 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12600?

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-2018-12600?

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Source: NVD / NIST