CVE-2018-20184
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the...
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
6.5
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
- Record
CVE-2018-20184- CVSS 3.0
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-787
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
- Record
CVE-2018-20184- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2018-12751 No score
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
- Record
EUVD-2018-12751- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-33vc-mr28-327x
6.5
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the...
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
- Record
GHSA-33vc-mr28-327x- CVSS 3.0
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-787
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
6.5
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
- Record
CVE-2018-20184- CVSS 3.0
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2018-20184
6.5
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2018-20184- CVSS 3.0
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2018-20184
6.5
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20181209 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image file, because the number of rows or columns can exceed the pixel-dimension restrictions of the TGA specification.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2018-20184- CVSS 3.0
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2019-0033 No score
Updated graphicsmagick packages fix security vulnerabilities
It was discovered that graphicsmagick was subject to vulnerabilities.
- heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c (CVE-2018-20184).
- denial of service vulnerability in ReadDIBImage function of coders/dib.c (CVE-2018-20189).
- heap-based buffer over-read in the ReadBMPImage function of bmp.c (CVE-2018-20185).
- Record
MGASA-2019-0033- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2019:0003-1 No score
Security update for GraphicsMagick
This update for GraphicsMagick fixes the following issues:
Security vulnerabilities fixed:
- CVE-2018-20184: Fixed heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c (bsc#1119822)
- CVE-2018-20189: Fixed denial of service vulnerability in ReadDIBImage function of coders/dib.c (bsc#1119790)
This update was imported from the openSUSE:Leap:15.0:Update update project.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2019:0003-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2019:1-1 No score
Security update for GraphicsMagick
This update for GraphicsMagick fixes the following issues:
Security vulnerabilities fixed:
- CVE-2018-20184: Fixed heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c (bsc#1119822)
- CVE-2018-20189: Fixed denial of service vulnerability in ReadDIBImage function of coders/dib.c (bsc#1119790)
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2019:1-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2019:13923-1 No score
Security update for GraphicsMagick
This update for GraphicsMagick fixes the following issues:
Security issues fixed:
- CVE-2018-18544: Fixed memory leak in the function WriteMSLImage() (bsc#1113064).
- CVE-2017-10794: Fixed buffer overflow in RGB TIFF picture processing (bsc#1112392).
- CVE-2017-14997: Fixed integer underflow in ReadPICTImage in coders/pict.c (bsc#1112399).
- CVE-2018-20185: Fixed heap-based buffer over-read in the ReadBMPImage function of bmp.c (bsc#1119823)
- CVE-2018-20184: Fixed heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteTGAImage function of tga.c (bsc#1119822)
Regressions fixed after security update:
- CVE-2017-12663: Fixed memory leak in WriteMAPImage in coders/map.c (bsc#1052754).
- CVE-2017-9405: Fixed memory leak in the ReadICONImage function (bsc#1042911).
- CVE-2018-6405: Fixed ReadDCMImage function in coders/dcm (bsc#1078433).
Non-security issues fixed:
- debug_build: build more suitable for debugging
- Record
SUSE-SU-2019:13923-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4207-1 No score
graphicsmagick vulnerabilities
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick incorrectly handled certain image files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impact.
- Record
USN-4207-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-5974-1 No score
graphicsmagick vulnerabilities
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick was not properly performing bounds checks when processing TGA image files, which could lead to a heap buffer overflow. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted TGA image file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. (CVE-2018-20184)
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick was not properly validating bits per pixel data when processing DIB image files. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted DIB image file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. (CVE-2018-20189)
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick was not properly processing bit-field mask values in BMP image files, which could result in the execution of an infinite loop. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted BMP image file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. (CVE-2018-5685)
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick was not properly validating data used in arithmetic operations when processing MNG image files, which could result in a divide-by-zero error. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted MNG image file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. (CVE-2018-9018)
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick was not properly performing bounds checks when processing MIFF image files, which could lead to a heap buffer overflow. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted MIFF image file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. (CVE-2019-11006)
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick did not properly magnify certain MNG image files, which could lead to a heap buffer overflow. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted MNG image file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2020-12672)
It was discovered that GraphicsMagick was not properly performing bounds checks when parsing certain MIFF image files, which could lead to a heap buffer overflow. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted MIFF image file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-1270)
- Record
USN-5974-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
graphicsmagickDebian:12 |
before 1.4~hg15873-1 | 1.4~hg15873-1 |
graphicsmagickDebian:13 |
before 1.4~hg15873-1 | 1.4~hg15873-1 |
graphicsmagickDebian:14 |
before 1.4~hg15873-1 | 1.4~hg15873-1 |
graphicsmagickDebian:8 |
before 1.3.20-3+deb8u5, plus listed versions 1.3.20-3+deb8u11.3.20-3+deb8u21.3.20-3+deb8u31.3.20-3+deb8u4 |
1.3.20-3+deb8u5 |
graphicsmagickMageia:6 |
before 1.3.31-1.3.mga6 | 1.3.31-1.3.mga6 |
GraphicsMagickSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11 SP4 |
before 1.2.5-78.78.1 | 1.2.5-78.78.1 |
GraphicsMagickSUSE:Studio Onsite 1.3 |
before 1.2.5-78.78.1 | 1.2.5-78.78.1 |
graphicsmagickUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS |
before 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm8, plus listed versions 1.3.16-1.1ubuntu21.3.16-1.1ubuntu31.3.18-1ubuntu31.3.18-1ubuntu3.11.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm1 Show 6 moreShow less1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm21.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm31.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm41.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm51.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm61.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm7 |
1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1+esm8 |
graphicsmagickUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
before 1.3.23-1ubuntu0.6+esm2, plus listed versions 1.3.21-31.3.23-11.3.23-1build11.3.23-1ubuntu0.11.3.23-1ubuntu0.1+esm1 Show 6 moreShow less1.3.23-1ubuntu0.21.3.23-1ubuntu0.31.3.23-1ubuntu0.41.3.23-1ubuntu0.51.3.23-1ubuntu0.61.3.23-1ubuntu0.6+esm1 |
1.3.23-1ubuntu0.6+esm2 |
graphicsmagickUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
before 1.3.28-2ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 1.3.26-151.3.26-161.3.26-191.3.27-11.3.27-21.3.27-31.3.28-11.3.28-2 |
1.3.28-2ubuntu0.1 |
graphicsmagickUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
before 1.3.28-2ubuntu0.2+esm1, plus listed versions 1.3.26-151.3.26-161.3.26-191.3.27-11.3.27-2 Show 6 moreShow less1.3.27-31.3.28-11.3.28-21.3.28-2ubuntu0.11.3.28-2ubuntu0.1+esm11.3.28-2ubuntu0.2 |
1.3.28-2ubuntu0.2+esm1 |
graphicsmagickUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
before 1.4+really1.3.35-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 1.4+really1.3.33+hg16115-11.4+really1.3.33+hg16115-1build11.4+really1.3.33+hg16117-11.4+really1.3.34-11.4+really1.3.34-21.4+really1.3.34+hg16181-11.4+really1.3.35-1 |
1.4+really1.3.35-1ubuntu0.1 |
GraphicsMagickSUSE:Package Hub 15 |
before 1.3.29-bp150.2.12.1 | 1.3.29-bp150.2.12.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2018-20184 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) in Graphicsmagick, published December 17, 2018. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.31%, the 83rd percentile. Fixed in graphicsmagick 1.4~hg15873-1.
References
securityfocus.com/bid/106229
hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/15d1b5fd003b
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00018.html
sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/583
usn.ubuntu.com/4207-1
debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4640
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nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20184
github.com/advisories/GHSA-33vc-mr28-327x
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-20184
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2019-0033.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=24103
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2018-12/msg00148.html
lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2019-January/005014.html
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2019/suse-su-201913923-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1042911
bugzilla.suse.com/1052754
bugzilla.suse.com/1078433
bugzilla.suse.com/1112392
bugzilla.suse.com/1112399
bugzilla.suse.com/1113064
bugzilla.suse.com/1119822
bugzilla.suse.com/1119823
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10794
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-12663
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-14997
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9405
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-18544
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-20184
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-20185
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6405
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20184
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4207-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5974-1
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-20184
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20185
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20189
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11005
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11006
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11007
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11008
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11009
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11010
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11473
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11474
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11505
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11506
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5685
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-9018
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-12672
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1270
lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/HPY3MPACM4T2U3VDM6JPW5N77CGP32H6
bugzilla.suse.com/1119790
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-20189
lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/XQWUXM5I4JV4BSLELC7N5TQKRBPM4YQY