ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 PSD File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9. This impacts an unknown function of the component PSD File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-9833. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component PSD File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap overflow in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 via a crafted psd file.

The bug was discovered 12/02/2015. The weakness was published 03/22/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-9833 since 06/02/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 222 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 93179 (SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : ImageMagick (SUSE-SU-2016:1784-1)), 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 168988 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for ImageMagick (SUSE-SU-2016:1784-1)).

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 (93179). Similar entries are available at VDB-97316, VDB-98242, VDB-98279 and VDB-98281. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 93179
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : ImageMagick (SUSE-SU-2016:1784-1)
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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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12/02/2015 🔍
06/02/2016 +183 days 🔍
07/11/2016 +39 days 🔍
08/29/2016 +49 days 🔍
03/22/2017 +205 days 🔍
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12/07/2024 +2817 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-9833 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9833
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98360
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-9833 - ImageMagick - Heap Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/22/2017 21:36
Updated: 12/07/2024 02:29
Changes: 03/22/2017 21:36 (68), 09/10/2020 18:14 (4), 12/07/2024 02:29 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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