CVE-2018-17967
First published: Wed Oct 03 2018(Updated: )
ImageMagick 7.0.7-28 has a memory leak vulnerability in ReadBGRImage in coders/bgr.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | =7.0.7-28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17967?
CVE-2018-17967 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service caused by a memory leak.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17967?
To fix CVE-2018-17967, upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.0.8-0 or later, as this version addresses the memory leak issue.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17967?
CVE-2018-17967 affects ImageMagick version 7.0.7-28.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17967?
CVE-2018-17967 is a memory leak vulnerability found in the ReadBGRImage function of ImageMagick.
Is CVE-2018-17967 a critical vulnerability?
While CVE-2018-17967 is not classified as critical, it can still lead to service disruptions due to its denial of service potential.
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