What is CVE-2014-9849?

CVE-2014-9849 is a high-severity software vulnerability (Uncontrolled resource consumption) with a CVSS score of 7.5. The png coder in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Is CVE-2014-9849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 4%.

What products does CVE-2014-9849 affect?

Tracked products affected include Ubuntu. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9849?

Apply the vendor fix promptly. An official patch or advisory is available. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

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CVE-2014-9849

HIGH severity · CVSS 7.5 · Uncontrolled resource consumption

7.5CVSS HIGH

Summary

The png coder in ImageMagick allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Impact & exploitability

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

Confidentiality impactNone

Integrity impactNone

Availability impactHigh

Exploit probability (EPSS)4%

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products we track (1)

Ubuntu

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix promptly. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Official patch: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/02/13 ↗

Additional information

NVD record
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/02/13Patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1343509Patch
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00002.htmlAdvisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00009.htmlAdvisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00011.htmlAdvisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00018.htmlAdvisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3131-1Advisory