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CVE-2026-25985: Memory allocation with excessive without limits in the internal SVG decoder

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, a crafted SVG file containing an malicious element causes ImageMagick to attempt to allocate ~674 GB of memory, leading to an out-of-memory abort. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A malicious SVG processed by vulnerable ImageMagick can force a huge memory allocation, causing the process or host to run out of memory. The disclosed impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Fixed versions are available.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-facing image processing. The issue can disrupt availability with low attacker requirements, but current sources do not show active exploitation or data compromise.

Technical view

Before ImageMagick 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40, the internal SVG decoder lacked sufficient allocation limits. A crafted SVG element could trigger an attempted allocation of about 674 GB, leading to out-of-memory abort. CVSS is 7.5, availability-only high impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where affected ImageMagick versions process untrusted SVG input, such as automated image conversion, upload handling, or thumbnail generation pipelines. Source data does not identify specific downstream applications beyond ImageMagick.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and KEV is false. The practical scenario is denial of service by causing an affected ImageMagick process to parse a crafted SVG. No source supports confidentiality or integrity impact.

Researcher notes

Focus validation on SVG decoding paths and memory control boundaries. The record maps to CWE-770 and CWE-789. Avoid assuming broader ImageMagick formats or code execution without additional evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade ImageMagick to 7.1.2-15, 6.9.13-40, or later.
  • Apply applicable vendor updates, including Red Hat advisories where relevant.
  • Restrict or disable untrusted SVG processing until patched.
  • Use resource limits for image processing workloads.
  • Monitor vendor guidance for distribution-specific package status.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ImageMagick versions across servers, containers, and build images.
  • Check whether services accept or transform SVG files from untrusted users.
  • Confirm deployed packages meet 7.1.2-15 or 6.9.13-40 minimums.
  • Review logs for image-processing crashes or out-of-memory events.
  • Verify Red Hat package status against RHSA-2026:5573 where applicable.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
7

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
6Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6GitHub_M
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6redhat-SADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-25985Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

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  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
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redhat-SADPImageMagick: Memory allocation with excessive without limits in the internal SVG decoder
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-02-24T02:02:48.034Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-02-24T01:43:07.076Z: Made public.

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ImageMagickImageMagick>= 7.0.0, < 7.1.2-15, < 6.9.13-40Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-770CWE-789

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

CWE-770 · source CWE mapping

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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CWE-789 · source CWE mapping

Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value

Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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