CVE-2026-25796
ImageMagick has memory leak of watermark Image object in ReadSTEGANOImage on multiple error/early-return paths
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, in `ReadSTEGANOImage()` (`coders/stegano.c`), the `watermark` Image object is not freed on three early-return paths, resulting in a definite memory leak (~13.5KB+ per invocation) that can be exploited for 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, 6:46 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-15 or 6.9.13-40.
- Apply patches for memory leak in stegano.c.
- Verify no memory leaks on early return.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-25796 has a 1 public
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CVE-2026-25796.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-g2pr-qxjg-7r2w | Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.9.13-40 *cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0-0 up to (excluding) 7.1.2-15 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-g2pr-qxjg-7r2w Types: Vendor Advisory -
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, in `ReadSTEGANOImage()` (`coders/stegano.c`), the `watermark` Image object is not freed on three early-return paths, resulting in a definite memory leak (~13.5KB+ per invocation) that can be exploited for 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:L Added CWE CWE-401 Added Reference https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-g2pr-qxjg-7r2w