CVE-2018-16643: Medium severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The functions ReadDCMImage in coders/dcm.c, ReadPWPImage in coders/pwp.c, ReadCALSImage in coders/cals.c, and ReadPICTImage in coders/pict.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-4 do not check the return value of the fputc function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16643?
CVE-2018-16643 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file.
Which functions are affected by CVE-2018-16643?
The functions affected by CVE-2018-16643 are ReadDCMImage in coders/dcm.c, ReadPWPImage in coders/pwp.c, ReadCALSImage in coders/cals.c, and ReadPICTImage in coders/pict.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-4.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16643?
CVE-2018-16643 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2018-16643?
To fix CVE-2018-16643, update ImageMagick to version 8:6.9.10.8+dfsg-1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16643?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-16643 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].