CVE-2019-13298 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in ImageMagick allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted images.

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-2019-13298?

CVE-2019-13298 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Imagemagick Imagemagick, published on 5 Jul 2019. 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 7.0.8-50 Q16 has a heap-based buffer overflow at MagickCore/pixel-accessor.h in SetPixelViaPixelInfo because of a MagickCore/enhance.c error.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13298?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Imagemagick Imagemagick, Opensuse Leap.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13298?

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-2019-13298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2019-13298, GHSA-v53f-7977-65cq.

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