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CVE-2015-8900

The ReadHDRImage function in coders/hdr.c in ImageMagick 6.x and 7.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted HDR file.

Severity
Medium 5.5
Published
27 Feb 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.7% in the next 30 daysHigher than 78% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Infinite loop (CWE-835)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
ImageMagickServers and applications · cpe:a:imagemagick:imagemagick
  • From 6.0 up to 6.9.3-10
  • From 7.0.1-0 up to 7.0.5-0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8900
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-8900