# CVE-2014-8562: DCM decode in ImageMagick before 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-04-11 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

DCM decode in ImageMagick before 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70837
- https://int21.de/cve/CVE-2014-8562-ImageMagick-dcm-oob-heap-overflow.html
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128944/ImageMagick-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-Heap-Overflow.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1159362

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