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CVE-2007-4986

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple integer overflows in ImageMagick before 6.3.5-9 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .dcm, (2) .dib, (3) .xbm, (4) .xcf, or (5) .xwd image file, wh…

Published Sep 24, 2007imagemagickCWE-189EPSS 3.29%

Overview

CVE-2007-4986 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting imagemagick imagemagick. It was published on September 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer overflows in ImageMagick before 6.3.5-9 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .dcm, (2) .dib, (3) .xbm, (4) .xcf, or (5) .xwd image file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imagemagick. Update imagemagick to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=186030Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=594Refsecunia.com/advisories/26926Refsecunia.com/advisories/27048Refsecunia.com/advisories/27309Refsecunia.com/advisories/27364Refsecunia.com/advisories/27439Refsecunia.com/advisories/28721Refsecunia.com/advisories/29786Refsecunia.com/advisories/29857

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4986?

CVE-2007-4986 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting imagemagick imagemagick. It was published on September 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4986?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4986?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imagemagick. Update imagemagick to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-4986?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4986 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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