Vulnerability Description
ReadXBMImage in coders/xbm.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.8-9 leaves data uninitialized when processing an XBM file that has a negative pixel value. If the affected code is used as a library loaded into a process that includes sensitive information, that information sometimes can be leaked via the image data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.10-9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/216d117f05bff87b9dc4db55a1b1faIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45890/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/216d117f05bff87b9dc4db55a1b1faIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3785-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45890/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16323?
CVE-2018-16323 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). ReadXBMImage in coders/xbm.c in ImageMagick before 7.0.8-9 leaves data uninitialized when processing an XBM file that has a negative pixel value. If the affected code is used as a library loaded into ...
How severe is CVE-2018-16323?
CVE-2018-16323 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16323?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.