CVE-2026-61865: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 Memory Leak in Hough Lines
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 contains a memory leak in the hough lines operation: when a specific operation fails, a small memory leak occurs.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/imagemagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u13Fixed in 8:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-1+deb13u12Fixed in 8:7.1.2.31+dfsg1-1 - Upgrade
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ImageMagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.1.2-26 - Upgrade
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ImageMagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.9.13-51
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-61865?
The severity of CVE-2026-61865 is rated low with a score of 2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-61865?
CVE-2026-61865 is a memory leak vulnerability affecting ImageMagick.
What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2026-61865?
CVE-2026-61865 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51.
How do I fix CVE-2026-61865?
To fix CVE-2026-61865, you should upgrade to ImageMagick version 7.1.2-26 or later.
What impact does CVE-2026-61865 have on system performance?
CVE-2026-61865 can lead to a small memory leak affecting system performance under specific failure conditions.