CVE-2026-86423: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-30 Heap-use-after-free via GetList

Published Sep 7, 2026
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Updated

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-30 and 6.9.x before 6.9.13-55 contains a heap-use-after-free vulnerability in the GetList method of PerlMagick. A crafted call to the GetList method can trigger the use-after-free, resulting in a crash (denial of service).

Affected Software

2 affected components
ImageMagick ImageMagick<7.1.2-30
ImageMagick ImageMagick>6.9.0<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 deployments should be checked first?

Check deployments that use PerlMagick and invoke its GetList method. ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-30 and 6.9.x versions before 6.9.13-55 are affected.

2

What does an attacker need to trigger the issue?

The issue is triggered through a crafted call to PerlMagick's GetList method. The supplied vector indicates local access and user interaction are required, while no privileges are required.

3

What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?

Successful triggering causes a heap use-after-free that can crash the affected process, resulting in denial of service. The provided severity vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.

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