CVE-2018-11624 Use after free in n/a

High 8.8 Published 31 May 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can trigger a use-after-free vulnerability in ImageMagick via crafted files, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2018-11624?

CVE-2018-11624 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Imagemagick Imagemagick, published on 31 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In ImageMagick 7.0.7-36 Q16, the ReadMATImage function in coders/mat.c allows attackers to cause a use after free via a crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11624?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imagemagick Imagemagick.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11624?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2018-11624 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11624 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-11624, GHSA-5mpm-mmw7-qpwp.