CVE-2018-5685

Name: CVE-2018-5685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-14T02:29:05.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5685 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In GraphicsMagick 1.3.27, there is an infinite loop and application hang in the ReadBMPImage function (coders/bmp.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via an image file with a crafted bit-field mask value.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GraphicsMagick 1.3.27, there is an infinite loop and application hang in the ReadBMPImage function (coders/bmp.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via an image file with a crafted bit-field mask value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Graphicsmagick	Graphicsmagick	1.3.27
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/52a91ddb1aa6Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/541/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321Third Party Advisory
http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/52a91ddb1aa6Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/541/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5685?

How severe is CVE-2018-5685?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5685 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5685?

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