CVE-2018-5248
UnknownEPSS 3.54%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ImageMagick 7.0.7-17 Q16, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in coders/sixel.c in the ReadSIXELImage function, related to the sixel_decode function.. EPSS estimates a 3.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In ImageMagick 7.0.7-17 Q16, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in coders/sixel.c in the ReadSIXELImage function, related to the sixel_decode function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.7-17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/927Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4204Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4245Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/927Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4204Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4245Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5248?
In ImageMagick 7.0.7-17 Q16, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in coders/sixel.c in the ReadSIXELImage function, related to the sixel_decode function.
How severe is CVE-2018-5248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5248?
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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