CVE-2014-9843

The DecodePSDPixels function in coders/psd.c in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors

published March 20, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified weakness lies in the DecodePSDPixels function of ImageMagick! What could go wrong? Let’s break it down! 😱 Think of it like a mysterious recipe book that could have a hidden ingredient—if someone sneaks in a nasty surprise, the dish could turn disastrous. In this case, an attacker could exploit an unknown vector to potentially cause chaos within your system. While the severity is marked as unknown, the ambiguity itself poses a threat—an attacker could leverage this flaw to disrupt operations or manipulate image processing in unexpected ways. This could lead to everything from corrupted outputs to unauthorized access, depending on their motive and creativity!

Put simply

Think of it like a mysterious recipe book that could have a hidden ingredient—if someone sneaks in a nasty surprise, the dish could turn disastrous. In this case, an attacker could exploit an unknown vector to potentially cause chaos within your system. The vulnerability in ImageMagick revolves around the DecodePSDPixels function in `coders/psd.c`, which lacks clear documentation on how it can be exploited. This lack of clarity creates potential for attackers to find malicious paths to bypass security measures.

What to do

While the severity is marked as unknown, the ambiguity itself poses a threat—an attacker could leverage this flaw to disrupt operations or manipulate image processing in unexpected ways. This could lead to everything from corrupted outputs to unauthorized access, depending on their motive and creativity! It's advisable to monitor ImageMagick for any future patches or updates, as the current version 6.8.9.9 is known to harbor this vulnerability. Implementing security best practices, such as running ImageMagick in a restricted environment and keeping it isolated from critical systems, can help mitigate risks until a definitive fix is available. You've got this! Stay proactive, and you can keep your systems safe from the unknown! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03933 · 90.3th percentile
Published
2017-03-20T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAR 16:00Z
    The DecodePSDPixels function in coders/psd.c in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors
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