CVE-2016-10049: Buffer overflow in the ReadRLEImage function in coders/rle.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-4 allows remote at...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10049 is an ImageMagick flaw where a malicious RLE image can crash software that processes it. The public record says other impact is unspecified, so business risk depends on whether old ImageMagick versions handle untrusted images in your environment. Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick before 6.9.4-4 processes user-supplied or third-party RLE images, including upload, thumbnailing, conversion, or automated media pipelines. The source bundle does not identify specific downstream products. Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue for legacy image-processing systems. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-upload workflows first, especially where a crash could disrupt business services. Mitigation focus: Inventory ImageMagick deployments that process untrusted images.; Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.4-4 or a vendor-supported fixed release.; Use distribution advisories where vendors backport security fixes..

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

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