CVE-2019-15140
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
4.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
coders/mat.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-43 Q16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by crafting a Matlab image file that is mishandled in ReadImage in MagickCore/constitute.c.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-08-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-15140?
coders/mat.c in ImageMagick 7.0.8-43 Q16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by crafting a Matlab image file that is mishandled in ReadImage in MagickCore/constitute.c.
Is CVE-2019-15140 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-15140 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-15140?
CVE-2019-15140 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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