ImageMagick up to 7.1.2-12 MSL Format infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in ImageMagick up to 7.1.2-12. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MSL Format Handler. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-23874. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick up to 7.1.2-12. This affects an unknown code of the component MSL Format Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Versions prior to 7.1.2-13 have a stack overflow via infinite recursion in MSL (Magick Scripting Language) `<write>` command when writing to MSL format. Version 7.1.2-13 fixes the issue.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-23874 since 01/16/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 296505 (Debian dla-4448 : imagemagick - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 7.1.2-13 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202601-3318), Tenable (296505) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0148). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source ImageMagick

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 296505
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4448 : imagemagick - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 7.1.2-13

Timelineinfo

01/16/2026 CVE reserved
01/20/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
01/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/25/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: GHSA-9vj4-wc7r-p844
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-23874 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23874
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341919
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0148 - ImageMagick: Mehrere Schwachstellen
CNNVD: CNNVD-202601-3318 - ImageMagick 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2026 07:54
Updated: 01/25/2026 00:12
Changes: 01/20/2026 07:54 (65), 01/20/2026 08:20 (1), 01/20/2026 13:31 (7), 01/22/2026 13:17 (6), 01/25/2026 00:12 (2)
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