ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-39/7.1.2-14 Image Parser coders/yuv.c ReadYUVImage out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-39/7.1.2-14. This affects the function ReadYUVImage of the file coders/yuv.c of the component Image Parser. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-25986. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-39/7.1.2-14. This affects the function ReadYUVImage of the file coders/yuv.c of the component Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40, a heap buffer overflow write vulnerability exists in ReadYUVImage() (coders/yuv.c) when processing malicious YUV 4:2:2 (NoInterlace) images. The pixel-pair loop writes one pixel beyond the allocated row buffer. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-25986 since 02/09/2026. 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. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299958 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-25986), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.9.13-40 or 7.1.2-15 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (299958), EUVD (EUVD-2026-7420) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0484). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source ImageMagick

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 299958
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-25986

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.13-40/7.1.2-15

Timelineinfo

02/09/2026 CVE reserved
02/24/2026 +15 days Advisory disclosed
02/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/21/2026 +56 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: GHSA-mqfc-82jx-3mr2
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25986 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347481
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0484 - ImageMagick: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2026 07:34
Updated: 04/21/2026 21:20
Changes: 02/24/2026 07:34 (67), 03/02/2026 06:26 (2), 03/12/2026 16:15 (1), 04/21/2026 21:20 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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