CVE-2019-13133 : Security Advisory and Response

A memory leak vulnerability exists in ImageMagick versions prior to 7.0.8-50 within the ReadBMPImage function located in the coders/bmp.c file.

Understanding CVE-2019-13133

This CVE involves a memory leak vulnerability in ImageMagick versions before 7.0.8-50.

What is CVE-2019-13133?

ImageMagick before version 7.0.8-50 has a memory leak vulnerability in the ReadBMPImage function in coders/bmp.c.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13133

This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13133

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is a memory leak issue in the ReadBMPImage function within the bmp.c file of ImageMagick versions prior to 7.0.8-50.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: ImageMagick versions before 7.0.8-50
Systems: Any system running the vulnerable versions of ImageMagick

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to trigger a denial of service condition or potentially execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious BMP image file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-13133 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ImageMagick to version 7.0.8-50 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the system that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches promptly.
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access to vulnerable services.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by ImageMagick promptly to address the memory leak vulnerability.