CVE-2018-16413

Name: CVE-2018-16413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-03T19:29:01.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16413 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ImageMagick 7.0.8-11 Q16 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the MagickCore/quantum-private.h PushShortPixel function when called from the coders/psd.c ParseImageResourceBlocks function.. EPSS estimates a 4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick 7.0.8-11 Q16 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the MagickCore/quantum-private.h PushShortPixel function when called from the coders/psd.c ParseImageResourceBlocks function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.23%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.8-11	Q16

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00006.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105241Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1249Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1251Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4316Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00006.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105241Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1249Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1251Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4316Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16413?

ImageMagick 7.0.8-11 Q16 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the MagickCore/quantum-private.h PushShortPixel function when called from the coders/psd.c ParseImageResourceBlocks function.

How severe is CVE-2018-16413?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16413 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16413?

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-2018-16413?

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Source: NVD / NIST