CVE-2026-26283

Description

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 `continue` statement in the JPEG extent binary search loop in the jpeg encoder causes an infinite loop when writing persistently fails. An attacker can trigger a 100% CPU consumption and process hang (Denial of Service) with a crafted image. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

PUBLISHED Reserved 2026-02-12 | Published 2026-02-24 | Updated 2026-02-24 | Assigner GitHub_M

Problem types

CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

Product status

References

github.com/...Magick/security/advisories/GHSA-gwr3-x37h-h84v

cve.org (CVE-2026-26283)

nvd.nist.gov (CVE-2026-26283)

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