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CVE-2020-19667: Stack-based buffer overflow and unconditional jump in ReadXPMImage in coders/xpm.c in ImageMagick 7.0.10-7.

Stack-based buffer overflow and unconditional jump in ReadXPMImage in coders/xpm.c in ImageMagick 7.0.10-7.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a memory-safety bug in ImageMagick's XPM image reader. If an affected ImageMagick build processes a crafted XPM image, the process may behave unpredictably or fail. The provided sources do not give a CVSS score, confirmed impact level, or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or user-upload image processing systems. Business urgency is lower where ImageMagick is absent or only processes trusted internal files, but incomplete severity data means exposure should be verified rather than dismissed.

Technical view

CVE-2020-19667 is reported as a stack-based buffer overflow and unconditional jump in ReadXPMImage in coders/xpm.c in ImageMagick 7.0.10-7. Debian LTS advisories later shipped ImageMagick security updates. The source bundle does not provide exploitability details, affected package ranges beyond the stated version, or a specific upstream fixing commit.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick processes XPM files or untrusted image uploads, including web services, batch converters, document pipelines, and Debian systems relying on older ImageMagick packages. Confirm exact installed versions and vendor package status locally.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited report of active exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed. The risk depends on whether attackers can cause ImageMagick to parse XPM input in the affected component.

Researcher notes

Key evidence is sparse: the CVE description names ImageMagick 7.0.10-7 and ReadXPMImage, while Debian advisories confirm downstream security updates. No CVSS, CWE, KEV status, exploit evidence, or complete affected-version matrix is provided in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply current ImageMagick packages from the operating system or vendor channel.
  • Review Debian DLA 2523-1 and DLA 3357-1 for relevant package updates.
  • Prioritize systems that process user-supplied images or automated conversions.
  • If updates are unavailable, follow vendor guidance before accepting untrusted XPM input.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ImageMagick versions and package origins across servers and containers.
  • Check whether workflows parse XPM files or accept untrusted image uploads.
  • Verify Debian hosts have security updates corresponding to the cited DLAs.
  • Confirm remediation through package version review after updates are applied.
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Confidence
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Sources
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