ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-50/7.1.2-25 Digital Image Parser resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-50/7.1.2-25. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Digital Image Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-55595. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-50/7.1.2-25. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Digital Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-51 and 7.1.2-26, when providing invalid arguments to the connected-components option an infinite loop will occur. This issue has been fixed in versions 6.9.13-51 and 7.1.2-26.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-55595 since 06/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 6.9.13-51 or 7.1.2-26 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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CNA Base Score: 4.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.13-51/7.1.2-26

Timelineinfo

06/17/2026 CVE reserved
07/01/2026 +14 days VulDB entry created
07/02/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
07/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: GHSA-qhmf-7fc4-8q3h
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-55595 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-55595
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-375676

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2026 00:40
Changes: 07/02/2026 00:40 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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