CVE-2014-9843: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jun 07 2016(Updated: )
Fixed boundary checks in DecodePSDPixels. CVE assignment: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/459">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/459</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/imagemagick.git/commit/?h=debian-patches/6.8.9.9-4-for-upstream&id=b8df15144d91a19ed545893ea492363635a1cb29">https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/imagemagick.git/commit/?h=debian-patches/6.8.9.9-4-for-upstream&id=b8df15144d91a19ed545893ea492363635a1cb29</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =12.0-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =12.0-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | =12.0-sp1 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.10 | |
| ImageMagick | =6.8.8-9 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/459
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/imagemagick.git/commit/?h=debian-patches/6.8.9.9-4-for-upstream&id=b8df15144d91a19ed545893ea492363635a1cb29
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1343501
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00018.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/02/13
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3131-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability CVE-2014-9843 about?
CVE-2014-9843 involves a fixed boundary check issue in the DecodePSDPixels function of ImageMagick.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2014-9843?
Affected versions of ImageMagick include 6.8.8-9 and various versions of openSUSE and Ubuntu distributions.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9843?
CVE-2014-9843 is classified as a potential vulnerability that could lead to inadequate validation of input.
How do I fix the vulnerability CVE-2014-9843?
To fix CVE-2014-9843, update ImageMagick to version 6.8.9-9 or later where the boundary checks have been fixed.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-9843?
Platforms impacted by CVE-2014-9843 include openSUSE, Ubuntu, and other environments running the vulnerable versions of ImageMagick.
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