CVE-2018-14551
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
4.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The ReadMATImageV4 function in coders/mat.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-7 uses an uninitialized variable, leading to memory corruption.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-07-23
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-14551?
The ReadMATImageV4 function in coders/mat.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-7 uses an uninitialized variable, leading to memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-14551 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-14551 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-14551?
CVE-2018-14551 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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