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The vulnerability CVE-2018-9133 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability that exists in ImageMagick 7.0.7-26 Q16. This vulnerability is due to excessive iteration in the DecodeLabImage and EncodeLabImage functions (coders/tiff.c), which results in a hang (tens of minutes) with a tiny PoC file. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted tiff file.
Overview
ImageMagick 7.0.7-26 Q16 has a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted tiff file. The vulnerability is due to excessive iteration in the DecodeLabImage and EncodeLabImage functions (coders/tiff.c), which results in a hang (tens of minutes) with a tiny PoC file.
Remediation
Users are advised to apply the necessary updates provided by the vendor. It is also recommended to always keep your software up-to-date to prevent such vulnerabilities.
References
- Ubuntu Advisory: https://usn.ubuntu.com/3681-1/
- ImageMagick GitHub Issue: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/1072
- Debian LTS Announcement: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00030.html
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- UtilitiesUtilities
- InformationInformation
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
