CRITICAL
CVE-2019-19953
CWE-125Published: December 24, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20191208 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function EncodeImage of coders/pict.c.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-19953 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
graphicsmagick1 product(s)
graphicsmagick
openSUSE2 product(s)
backportsleap
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/28f8bacd4bbfMailing List · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00064.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00029.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/617/Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4640Third Party Advisory
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http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/28f8bacd4bbfMailing List · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00064.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00029.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/617/Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4640Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-19953
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 24, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-19953 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.