CVE-2018-8804: WriteEPTImage in coders/ept.c in ImageMagick 7.0.7-25 Q16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can crash ImageMagick when it processes a specially crafted file. The main business risk is service disruption in systems that automatically convert or handle uploaded images. Sources mention possible unspecified other impact, but they do not provide enough evidence to claim code execution. Exposure is most likely in web apps, batch pipelines, or APIs that use ImageMagick to process untrusted uploaded files. The provided data names ImageMagick 7.0.7-25 Q16, but distro-specific affected versions require vendor advisory confirmation. Treat this as a service availability risk for file-processing systems. Prioritize internet-facing upload and conversion services first, especially where crashes could interrupt customer workflows or downstream processing. Mitigation focus: Apply applicable Ubuntu or Debian ImageMagick security updates where those distributions are used.; For other platforms, check ImageMagick guidance for fixed package versions.; Limit processing of untrusted files until vulnerable installations are updated..

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Jun 7, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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