CVE-2014-8355: PCX parser code in ImageMagick before 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects ImageMagick PCX image parsing before version 6.8.9-9. A malicious PCX image could trigger an out-of-bounds read and cause denial of service. The available sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score, so urgency depends on whether your systems accept or process untrusted images. Exposure is most likely in web apps, batch jobs, CMS platforms, or security tooling that use ImageMagick to process user-supplied images, especially if PCX files are accepted directly or indirectly. Systems that do not use ImageMagick, do not process PCX, or only handle trusted image inputs are less likely exposed. Prioritize remediation where ImageMagick processes untrusted uploads or external content. This is not shown as actively exploited in the provided data, but image parsers are common attack surfaces and denial of service can affect customer-facing services. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.8.9-9 or a vendor-supported patched version.; Check operating system vendor advisories for backported ImageMagick fixes.; Disable or restrict PCX processing if the format is not required..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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