CVE-2014-9850
First published: Tue Jun 07 2016(Updated: )
Limit thread when thread limit is 0. It is a logic error that could lead to resource exhaustion. 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=2257d1eadd02d89d225fce21013a1219d221dc7d">https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/imagemagick.git/commit/?h=debian-patches/6.8.9.9-4-for-upstream&id=2257d1eadd02d89d225fce21013a1219d221dc7d</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=2257d1eadd02d89d225fce21013a1219d221dc7d
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1343510
- 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 severity of CVE-2014-9850?
CVE-2014-9850 has a medium severity due to its potential to cause resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9850?
To fix CVE-2014-9850, upgrade to a version of ImageMagick that includes the patched code addressing the logic error.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-9850?
CVE-2014-9850 affects various versions of ImageMagick and several distributions, including openSUSE, SUSE Linux Enterprise, and Ubuntu.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-9850?
CVE-2014-9850 is a logical error that can lead to resource exhaustion if a thread limit is set to 0.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2014-9850 without upgrading?
Mitigation of CVE-2014-9850 without upgrading is limited, but managing thread settings may help reduce exposure.
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