Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an ImageMagick flaw in the DCM image reader. A hostile DICOM/DCM file could trigger unsafe memory handling in vulnerable versions. The public record does not define the exact impact, so treat it as a file-processing risk where untrusted image uploads or conversions are in scope. Exposure is most likely where vulnerable ImageMagick versions process DICOM/DCM files from users, partners, email attachments, or automated ingestion pipelines. Systems that do not enable DCM processing or do not process untrusted images have lower likely exposure. Prioritize remediation where ImageMagick handles user-supplied or externally received DCM files. This is not documented as actively exploited, but image parsers are common attack surfaces and the affected versions are old enough that remaining instances may indicate broader maintenance risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.4-5, 7.0.1-7, or a later vendor-supported release.; Update downstream packages that bundle or call ImageMagick.; Avoid processing untrusted DCM/DICOM files until vulnerable deployments are updated..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-WPG%2C-DDS%2C-DCM.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/5511ef530576ed18fd636baa3bb4eda3d667665dCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/7.0.1-7/ChangeLogCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/6.9.4-5/ChangeLogCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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