CVE-2026-25969
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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3Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-15, a memory leak exists in `coders/ashlar.c`. The `WriteASHLARImage` allocates a structure. However, when an exception is thrown, the allocated memory is not properly released, resulting in a potential memory leak. Version 7.1.2-15 contains a patch.
Analysis
ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-15 contain a memory leak in the ASHLAR image coder where allocated memory fails to release upon exception handling, potentially causing denial of service through resource exhaustion on affected systems. An unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger this condition by processing specially crafted ASHLAR image files. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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