ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 magick/cache.c denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9. This affects an unknown part of the file magick/cache.c. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9838. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 (Image Processing Software). Affected is an unknown function of the file magick/cache.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

magick/cache.c in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

The bug was discovered 06/02/2016. The weakness was shared 03/22/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9838 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). The entries VDB-97317, VDB-97318, VDB-97319 and VDB-98117 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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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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07/11/2016 +39 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-9838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98364
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-9838 - ImageMagick - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/22/2017 21:37
Updated: 12/06/2024 00:08
Changes: 03/22/2017 21:37 (68), 08/19/2020 18:05 (4), 12/06/2024 00:08 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:662:103

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