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CVE-2026-116158: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-33 Memory Leak in magick compare

• Severity: low (CVSS 2.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-10-25 · updated 2026-10-26
• Weakness: CWE-401

Description

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-33 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the magick compare command caused by missing cleanup when an operation fails. Attackers can supply inputs that trigger repeated failed compare operations to exhaust memory and cause denial of service.

Affected products

• ImageMagick: before 7.1.2-33 — fixed in 7.1.2-33

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: ImageMagick 7.1.2-33. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-m938-565c-h9qf
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-before-7.1.2-33-memory-leak-in-magick-compare

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