Vulnerability Description
The ReadTIFFImage function in coders/tiff.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-26 Q16 does not properly restrict memory allocation, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.0.7-26 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103523Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1020ExploitThird 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/103523Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1020ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8960?
CVE-2018-8960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The ReadTIFFImage function in coders/tiff.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-26 Q16 does not properly restrict memory allocation, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2018-8960?
CVE-2018-8960 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8960?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.