ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9851. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 (Image Processing Software). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash).

The bug was discovered 06/02/2016. The weakness was shared 03/20/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9851 since 06/02/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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). The entries VDB-97317, VDB-97318, VDB-97319 and VDB-98117 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/02/2016 🔍
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07/11/2016 +39 days 🔍
08/29/2016 +49 days 🔍
03/20/2017 +203 days 🔍
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03/21/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/07/2024 +2818 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9851 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9851
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98289
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-9851 - ImageMagick - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2017 07:46
Updated: 12/07/2024 02:29
Changes: 03/21/2017 07:46 (68), 09/10/2020 10:14 (4), 12/07/2024 02:29 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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