CVE-2018-14434

Name: CVE-2018-14434
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-20T00:29:00.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14434 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ImageMagick 7.0.8-4 has a memory leak for a colormap in WriteMPCImage in coders/mpc.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick 7.0.8-4 has a memory leak for a colormap in WriteMPCImage in coders/mpc.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.8-4
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1192Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1192Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14434?

ImageMagick 7.0.8-4 has a memory leak for a colormap in WriteMPCImage in coders/mpc.c.

How severe is CVE-2018-14434?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14434 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14434?

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-2018-14434?

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Source: NVD / NIST