Imagemagick · Imagemagick · CVE-2018-14551
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
ImageMagick version 7.0.8-7
**Description**
The issue is related to the `ReadMATImageV4` function in the `coders/mat.c` component of ImageMagick, which uses an uninitialized variable. This leads to memory corruption. Exploitation of the issue allows a remote attacker to access confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For ImageMagick version 7.0.8-7, consider disabling the `ReadMATImageV4` function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the `coders/mat.c` component to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.