CVE-2014-9854: High severity ImageMagick ImageMagick vulnerability
coders/tiff.c in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors related to the "identification of image."
Other sources
During identification of image do not fill memory. This creates a security risk (DOS) by filling all memory during identification of image.
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=5ee6f49297c8137cae527429e0267462c14ec3ed
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9854?
CVE-2014-9854 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9854?
To fix CVE-2014-9854, you should update ImageMagick to a version later than 6.9.4-0, or apply any available patches for your operating system.
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2014-9854?
CVE-2014-9854 affects ImageMagick versions earlier than 6.9.4-0.
Can CVE-2014-9854 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9854 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted image files.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2014-9854?
CVE-2014-9854 impacts various systems including Ubuntu, openSUSE, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server running the affected versions of ImageMagick.