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CVE-2014-9844

The ReadRLEImage function in coders/rle.c in ImageMagick 6.8.9.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image file.

Severity
Medium 5.5
Published
20 Mar 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2.1% in the next 30 daysHigher than 81% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
ImageMagickServers and applications · cpe:a:imagemagick:imagemagick
  • Version 6.8.8-9

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9844
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-9844