CVE-2026-86421
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CVE-2026-86421 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagick | ImageMagick | < 7.1.2-30 |
| ImageMagick | ImageMagick | < 6.9.13-55 |
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- Undergoing Analysis
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