CVE-2018-7470: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 25, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in ImageMagick 7.0.7-22 Q16. The IsWEBPImageLossless function in coders/webp.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation) via a crafted file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ImageMagick=7.0.7-22-q16

Event History

Feb 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7470?

CVE-2018-7470 has a severity level classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7470?

To fix CVE-2018-7470, update ImageMagick to a version later than 7.0.7-22.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-7470?

The potential impact of CVE-2018-7470 includes causing a segmentation violation which results in a denial of service.

4

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2018-7470?

ImageMagick version 7.0.7-22 Q16 is specifically affected by CVE-2018-7470.

5

Can CVE-2018-7470 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-7470 can be exploited remotely using crafted files.

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