CVE-2016-6491: Buffer overflow in the Get8BIMProperty function in MagickCore/property.c in ImageMagick before 6.9.5-4 and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This ImageMagick flaw can let a remote party crash image-processing services by supplying a specially crafted image. The public record describes denial of service, not code execution or confirmed exploitation. Business impact is availability for uploads, thumbnailing, document conversion, or security scanning pipelines using vulnerable ImageMagick versions. Exposure is most likely in internet-facing or automated workflows that accept and process untrusted images using affected ImageMagick versions. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a full product inventory, so dependency and package checks are necessary. Prioritize remediation where ImageMagick processes external uploads or customer-supplied files. This is not evidenced as actively exploited, but a reliable crash in public image workflows can affect service availability and support load. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.5-4, 7.0.2-6, or later supported packages.; Apply vendor or distribution advisories where ImageMagick is bundled or backported.; Limit processing of untrusted images until vulnerable instances are upgraded..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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