CVE-2018-16412 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 3 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer over-read in ImageMagick allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory information.

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-2018-16412?

CVE-2018-16412 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Imagemagick Imagemagick, published on 3 Sep 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

ImageMagick 7.0.8-11 Q16 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the coders/psd.c ParseImageResourceBlocks function.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16412?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Imagemagick Imagemagick, Opensuse Leap.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16412?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-16412 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16412 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-16412, GHSA-qhmx-5r65-gg8m, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-16412.