CVE-2014-9847: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 7, 2016
·
Updated

Don't try to handle a "previous" image in the JNG decoder.

CVE assignment:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/459

Upstream patch:

https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/imagemagick.git/commit/?h=debian-patches/6.8.9.9-4-for-upstream&id=f4ece8c7c462c5449138f39401f66318b9ab0430

Other sources

The jng decoder in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Opensuse Project Studio Onsite=1.3
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Opensuse Project Leap=42.1
Opensuse Project Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11.0-sp4
Opensuse Project Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop=12.0-sp1
Opensuse Project Suse Linux Enterprise Server=11.0-sp4
Opensuse Project Suse Linux Enterprise Server=12.0-sp1
Opensuse Project Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11.0-sp4
Opensuse Project Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0-sp1
Opensuse Project Suse Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension=12.0-sp1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.10
ImageMagick ImageMagick=6.8.8-9

Event History

Jun 7, 2016
Data Sourced
12:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9847?

CVE-2014-9847 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9847?

To fix CVE-2014-9847, you should update ImageMagick to the latest patched version.

3

Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2014-9847?

CVE-2014-9847 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 6.8.9-9.

4

What platform vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2014-9847?

CVE-2014-9847 impacts various platforms including openSUSE, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise products.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-9847?

CVE-2014-9847 is a decoding vulnerability in the JNG decoder component of ImageMagick.

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