CVE-2016-10046: Heap-based buffer overflow in the DrawImage function in magick/draw.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-5 allows...

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This issue affects ImageMagick image handling. A specially crafted image can crash an application that processes it, causing service disruption. The provided sources describe denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick before 6.9.5-5 processes untrusted or user-supplied image files, including upload pipelines, thumbnailers, CMS media workflows, or backend conversion services. Treat this as a service availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-upload image workflows first, especially where crashes affect shared workers or critical user journeys. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.5-5 or a vendor-supported build containing the fix.; Check distribution advisories for backported fixes if package versions differ.; Restrict ImageMagick processing of untrusted image formats where practical..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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