ImageMagick PNM File input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in ImageMagick. The affected element is an unknown function of the component PNM File Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-9805. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick (Image Processing Software) (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component PNM File Handler. 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. CVE summarizes:

ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted pnm file.

The bug was discovered 06/02/2016. The weakness was disclosed 03/30/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9805 since 06/02/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 74 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92981 (openSUSE Security Update : GraphicsMagick (openSUSE-2016-984)), 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 196629 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Imagemagick Vulnerabilities (USN-3131-1)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (92981). The entries VDB-94146, VDB-96522, VDB-96523 and VDB-96531 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 92981
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : GraphicsMagick (openSUSE-2016-984)
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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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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99072
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-9805 - ImageMagick - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/31/2017 09:17
Updated: 10/31/2024 20:59
Changes: 03/31/2017 09:17 (70), 08/24/2020 00:11 (4), 10/31/2024 20:59 (20)
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