How severe is CVE-2013-4298?

CVE-2013-4298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4298?

CVE-2013-4298 primarily affects Imagemagick. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4298?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-4298 published?

CVE-2013-4298 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4298

CVE-2013-4298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Imagemagick
Published: 2013-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ReadGIFImage function in coders/gif.c in ImageMagick before 6.7.8-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted comment in a GIF image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4298?: The ReadGIFImage function in coders/gif.c in ImageMagick before 6.7.8-8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted comment in a GIF image.
How severe is CVE-2013-4298?: CVE-2013-4298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4298?: CVE-2013-4298 primarily affects Imagemagick. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4298 published?: CVE-2013-4298 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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