CVE-2014-8355

Name: CVE-2014-8355
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-11T19:59:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8355 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PCX parser code in ImageMagick before 6.8.9-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	<= 6.8.9-8

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128944/ImageMagick-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-Heap-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1158523Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://int21.de/cve/CVE-2014-8355-ImageMagick-pcx-oob-heap-overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128944/ImageMagick-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-Heap-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1158523Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://int21.de/cve/CVE-2014-8355-ImageMagick-pcx-oob-heap-overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8355?

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

How severe is CVE-2014-8355?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8355 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8355?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-8355?

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Source: NVD / NIST