CVE-2018-14551 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The ReadMATImageV4 function in coders/mat.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-7 uses an uninitialized variable, leading to memory corruption.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	7.0.8-7
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-908 CWE-787

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1221ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1221ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-14551?

CVE-2018-14551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The ReadMATImageV4 function in coders/mat.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-7 uses an uninitialized variable, leading to memory corruption.

How severe is CVE-2018-14551?

CVE-2018-14551 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14551?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.