CVE-2026-24485
ImageMagick: Infinite loop vulnerability when parsing a PCD file
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, when a PCD file does not contain a valid Sync marker, the DecodeImage() function becomes trapped in an infinite loop while searching for the Sync marker, causing the program to become unresponsive and continuously consume CPU resources, ultimately leading to system resource exhaustion and denial of service. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 24, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 24, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-15 or 6.9.13-40.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for ImageMagick.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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, when a PCD file does not contain a valid Sync marker, the DecodeImage() function becomes trapped in an infinite loop while searching for the Sync marker, causing the program to become unresponsive and continuously consume CPU resources, ultimately leading to system resource exhaustion and denial of service. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-400 Added Reference https://github.com/dlemstra/Magick.NET/releases/tag/14.10.3 Added Reference https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/332c1566acc2de77857032d3c2504ead6210ff50 Added Reference https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-pqgj-2p96-rx85