CVE-2026-86421: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-30 Memory Leak via MSL decoder

Published Sep 7, 2026
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Updated

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-30 and 6.9.13-55 contains a memory leak in the MSL image decoder. A crafted MSL image triggers memory allocation without proper deallocation, allowing an attacker to exhaust memory and cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ImageMagick ImageMagick<7.1.2-30
ImageMagick ImageMagick<6.9.13-55

Event History

Sep 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which ImageMagick releases are affected?

ImageMagick releases before 7.1.2-30 and before 6.9.13-55 are affected. Upgrade to the stated fixed release or a later release in the applicable branch.

2

What must an attacker do to trigger the issue?

An attacker must cause ImageMagick to process a crafted MSL image. The issue can exhaust memory and cause a denial of service; no confidentiality or integrity impact is identified.

3

Which deployments are most exposed?

Deployments that use ImageMagick to process MSL images supplied through a network-accessible workflow are exposed to attempted exploitation. The provided data indicates no authentication or user interaction is required.

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