CVE-2018-15607

Name: CVE-2018-15607
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-21T15:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15607 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ImageMagick 7.0.8-11 Q16, a tiny input file 0x50 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x4c 0x36 0x38 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x1f 0x35 0x50 0x00 can result in a hang of several minutes during which CPU and memory resources are consumed until ultimately an attempted large memory allocation fails. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 5.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ImageMagick 7.0.8-11 Q16, a tiny input file 0x50 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x4c 0x36 0x38 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x36 0x1f 0x35 0x50 0x00 can result in a hang of several minutes during which CPU and memory resources are consumed until ultimately an attempted large memory allocation fails. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.15%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.8-11	Q16

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1255Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1255Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15607?

How severe is CVE-2018-15607?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15607 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15607?

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