ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 coders/psd.c ReadPSDLayers resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9. The affected element is the function ReadPSDLayers of the file coders/psd.c. The manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9842. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function ReadPSDLayers of the file coders/psd.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Memory leak in the ReadPSDLayers function in coders/psd.c in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.

The bug was discovered 06/02/2016. The weakness was published 03/20/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9842 since 06/02/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 39 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 93178 (SUSE SLES11 Security Update : ImageMagick (SUSE-SU-2016:1782-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168986 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for ImageMagick (SUSE-SU-2016:1782-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (93178). Similar entries are available at VDB-97317, VDB-97318, VDB-97319 and VDB-98117. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 93178
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES11 Security Update : ImageMagick (SUSE-SU-2016:1782-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 803300
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for ImageMagick openSUSE-SU-2016:1748-1 (ImageMagick)
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07/11/2016 +39 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9842 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9842
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98280
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-9842 - ImageMagick - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2017 07:34
Updated: 12/06/2024 00:08
Changes: 03/21/2017 07:34 (70), 09/10/2020 09:36 (4), 12/06/2024 00:08 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:2D8:103

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