CVE-2019-18853
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.47%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick before 7.0.9-0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service because XML_PARSE_HUGE is not properly restricted in coders/svg.c, related to SVG and libxml2.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ImageMagick before 7.0.9-0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service because XML_PARSE_HUGE is not properly restricted in coders/svg.c, related to SVG and libxml2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.0.9-0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-136Third Party Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-136Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18853?
ImageMagick before 7.0.9-0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service because XML_PARSE_HUGE is not properly restricted in coders/svg.c, related to SVG and libxml2.
How severe is CVE-2019-18853?
CVE-2019-18853 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18853?
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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