CVE-2018-18024
First published: Sun Oct 07 2018(Updated: )
In ImageMagick 7.0.8-13 Q16, there is an infinite loop in the ReadBMPImage function of the coders/bmp.c file. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted bmp file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick ImageMagick | =7.0.8-13-q16 | |
| debian/imagemagick | 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u4 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u3 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u2 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u1 8:7.1.1.39+dfsg1-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1337
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4034-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-18024
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/948f1c86d649a29df08a38d2ff8b91cdf3e92b82
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick6/commit/b268ce7a59440972f4476b9fd98104b6a836d971
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18024
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-18024
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18024
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-18024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18024?
CVE-2018-18024 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick 7.0.8-13 Q16 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted bmp file.
How severe is CVE-2018-18024?
CVE-2018-18024 has a severity score of 6.5, which is considered medium severity.
How does CVE-2018-18024 impact ImageMagick?
CVE-2018-18024 impacts ImageMagick 7.0.8-13 Q16, causing an infinite loop in the ReadBMPImage function of the coders/bmp.c file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-18024?
CVE-2018-18024 affects ImageMagick 7.0.8-13 Q16 and specific versions of ImageMagick on Ubuntu and Debian.
How can I fix CVE-2018-18024?
To fix CVE-2018-18024, update ImageMagick to a patched version provided by the vendor.
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