CVE-2014-8561
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.17%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8561 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. imagemagick 6.8.9.6 has remote DOS via infinite loop. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
imagemagick 6.8.9.6 has remote DOS via infinite loop
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 6.8.9-6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128944/ImageMagick-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-Heap-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/31/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8561Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128944/ImageMagick-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-Heap-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/31/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8561Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8561?
imagemagick 6.8.9.6 has remote DOS via infinite loop
How severe is CVE-2014-8561?
CVE-2014-8561 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8561?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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