CVE-2015-8895: Integer overflow in coders/icon.c in ImageMagick 6.9.1-3 and later allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects ImageMagick image parsing. A maliciously crafted icon/image file can trigger an integer overflow that leads to a crash. The sourced impact is denial of service, not confirmed data theft or code execution. Systems most exposed are services that automatically process untrusted uploaded images. Exposure is likely where ImageMagick processes user-supplied icon or image files, including upload pipelines, thumbnailers, document conversion services, and batch media processors. Confirm product packaging through OS vendor advisories because the bundle lists affected products generically. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-upload image processing. The known impact is service disruption, so urgency is operational rather than breach-driven unless local evidence shows broader impact. Mitigation focus: Apply ImageMagick updates from your operating system or vendor advisory channel.; Review Red Hat, Oracle, Ubuntu, and upstream ImageMagick guidance for fixed package availability.; Restrict processing of untrusted icon/image files until affected systems are updated..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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