MEDIUM
CVE-2013-4589
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 23, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The ExportAlphaQuantumType function in export.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.3.18 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to exporting the alpha of an 8-bit RGBA image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-4589 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
graphicsmagick1 product(s)
graphicsmagick
novell3 product(s)
suse linux enterprise software development kitsuse studio onsitesuse linux enterprise debuginfo
Source: NVD CPE · 44 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00032.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/55288Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/55721Vendor Advisory
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201311-10.xmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63002Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1019085Issue Tracking
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00032.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/55288Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/55721Vendor Advisory
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201311-10.xmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-4589
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 23, 2013
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-4589 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.