CVE-2018-16642
UnknownEPSS 3.04%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The function InsertRow in coders/cut.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-37 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file due to an out-of-bounds write.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The function InsertRow in coders/cut.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-37 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file due to an out-of-bounds write.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.7-37 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/cc4ac341f29fa368da6ef01c207deaf8c61f6a2ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1162Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4316Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/cc4ac341f29fa368da6ef01c207deaf8c61f6a2ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1162Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4316Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16642?
The function InsertRow in coders/cut.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-37 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file due to an out-of-bounds write.
How severe is CVE-2018-16642?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16642?
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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