CVE-2018-8804

Name: CVE-2018-8804
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-20T05:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8804 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WriteEPTImage in coders/ept.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-25 Q16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (MagickCore/memory.c double free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 3.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WriteEPTImage in coders/ept.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-25 Q16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (MagickCore/memory.c double free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.83%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.7-25q16
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/103498Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1025Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103498Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1025Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8804?

How severe is CVE-2018-8804?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8804 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8804?

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-2018-8804?

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Source: NVD / NIST