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CVE-2026-26283: ImageMagick has possible infinite loop in JPEG encoder when using `jpeg:extent`
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-02-24 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-835
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.
Affected products
- ImageMagick: before 6.9.13-40; from 7.0.0-0 before 7.1.2-15 — fixed in 6.9.13-40, 7.1.2-15
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: ImageMagick 6.9.13-40, 7.1.2-15. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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