7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-9839: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Mar 22 2017(Updated: )

magick/colormap-private.h in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ImageMagick=6.8.9-9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-9839?

    CVE-2014-9839 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds access in ImageMagick.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-9839?

    To fix CVE-2014-9839, update ImageMagick to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2014-9839?

    CVE-2014-9839 affects ImageMagick version 6.8.9-9.

  • Can CVE-2014-9839 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-9839 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-9839 enable?

    CVE-2014-9839 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through out-of-bounds access.

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