Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old ImageMagick flaw in DCM image decoding. A malicious DCM file could make an affected image-processing service read memory out of bounds and crash, causing denial of service. Business risk is highest where ImageMagick processes untrusted uploads or medical-image files. Exposure is likely on servers, web apps, or batch jobs that use ImageMagick before 6.8.9-9 to parse DCM/DICOM files from untrusted or semi-trusted sources. Handle as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed widespread emergency. Prioritize externally reachable upload or conversion services first, especially healthcare or document-processing workflows that may receive DCM files. Mitigation focus: Inventory ImageMagick use, including bundled libraries and container images.; Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.8.9-9 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Check Red Hat or platform vendor guidance for backported fixes..
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- https://int21.de/cve/CVE-2014-8562-ImageMagick-dcm-oob-heap-overflow.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128944/ImageMagick-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-Heap-Overflow.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1159362CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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