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CVE-2026-61869 ImageMagick CVE debrief

A memory leak in the MIFF encoder of ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 can lead to denial of service. This issue occurs when a memory allocation fails during MIFF image processing. The vulnerability affects ImageMagick installations that process MIFF images, potentially leading to service disruptions. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation, especially in environments handling MIFF images. The CVE record and related sources provide further details on this memory leak issue.

Vendor
ImageMagick
Product
Unknown
CVSS
LOW 2.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-15
Original CVE updated
2026-10-29
Advisory published
2026-07-15
Advisory updated
2026-10-29

Who should care

Defenders responsible for ImageMagick installations, especially those processing MIFF images, should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-61869 is a memory leak issue in ImageMagick's MIFF encoder that can lead to denial of service. Defenders should verify ImageMagick versions, assess exposure, and prioritize patching or mitigation, especially in environments processing MIFF images.

  • Potential denial-of-service attacks involving crafted MIFF images
  • Need to verify ImageMagick versions and assess exposure
  • Possible impact on image processing services or applications using ImageMagick

Technical summary

The MIFF encoder in ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 contains a memory leak that occurs when memory allocation fails during MIFF image processing. This can lead to a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability is relevant to defenders who need to verify ImageMagick versions and assess exposure, particularly in environments processing MIFF images. The issue highlights the need for patching or mitigation to prevent potential service disruptions.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying ImageMagick versions and assessing exposure, especially in environments processing MIFF images.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify ImageMagick versions in use and assess exposure to MIFF image processing
  • Apply patches or updates to affected ImageMagick versions
  • Monitor for potential denial-of-service attacks involving MIFF images

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the memory leak issue in ImageMagick's MIFF encoder. Vendor advisories and references are available for further information.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-61869 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61869

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-61869 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61869

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.