CVE-2026-42050: ImageMagick: Stack buffer overflow in XTileImage

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-42050?

CVE-2026-42050 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for exploitation through crafted MIFF files.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-42050?

To fix CVE-2026-42050, update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-21 or later, or 6.9.13-46 or later.

Q: What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2026-42050?

Versions prior to 7.1.2-21 and 6.9.13-46 of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2026-42050.

Q: What type of files are involved in CVE-2026-42050?

CVE-2026-42050 involves malicious MIFF files that could trigger an overflow when opened in ImageMagick.

Q: Can CVE-2026-42050 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-42050 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a crafted MIFF file.

Published May 11, 2026

Updated

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to 7.1.2-21 and 6.9.13-46, a malicious MIFF file could trigger an overflow when a user opens it in the display tool and right-clicks a tile to invoke the Load / Update menu item. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-21 and 6.9.13-46.

Affected Software

3 affected components

ImageMagick ImageMagick<7.1.2-21, <6.9.13-46

ImageMagick ImageMagick<6.9.13-46

ImageMagick ImageMagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.2-21

Event History

May 11, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:46 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:46 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:25 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-42050?

CVE-2026-42050 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for exploitation through crafted MIFF files.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42050?

To fix CVE-2026-42050, update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-21 or later, or 6.9.13-46 or later.

What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2026-42050?

Versions prior to 7.1.2-21 and 6.9.13-46 of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2026-42050.

What type of files are involved in CVE-2026-42050?

CVE-2026-42050 involves malicious MIFF files that could trigger an overflow when opened in ImageMagick.

Can CVE-2026-42050 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-42050 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a crafted MIFF file.

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