CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-9836: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Mar 22 2017(Updated: )

ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted xpm file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick ImageMagick=6.8.9-9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-9836?

    CVE-2014-9836 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-9836?

    To fix CVE-2014-9836, upgrade ImageMagick to a version that is higher than 6.8.9-9.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-9836?

    CVE-2014-9836 is a denial of service vulnerability affecting ImageMagick.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-9836?

    Users of ImageMagick version 6.8.9-9 are affected by CVE-2014-9836.

  • Can CVE-2014-9836 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-9836 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted xpm files.

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