How severe is CVE-2014-9838?

CVE-2014-9838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-9838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9838?

CVE-2014-9838 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9838?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9838 published?

CVE-2014-9838 was published on 2017-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9838

CVE-2014-9838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Imagemagick
Published: 2017-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

magick/cache.c in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9838?: magick/cache.c in ImageMagick 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).
How severe is CVE-2014-9838?: CVE-2014-9838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-9838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9838?: CVE-2014-9838 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9838 published?: CVE-2014-9838 was published on 2017-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:6.8.9-9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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