Memory Leak Vulnerability in ImageMagick's YUV Decoder Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2026-61868

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Imagemagick
Status
Imagemagick
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-61868?

The ImageMagick software contains a memory leak in its YUV decoder that can be triggered when attempting to open a blob fails. This vulnerability, present in versions prior to 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.x before 6.9.13-51, allows attackers to leverage repeated triggers to exhaust system resources, potentially resulting in a denial of service condition. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

ImageMagick 0 < 7.1.2-26

ImageMagick 0 < 6.9.13-51

ImageMagick 7.1.2-26

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advis...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-before-2...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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