CVE-2026-61864: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 Memory Leak in Log Colorspace
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 contains a memory leak in color transformation to the log colorspace: when the operation fails, a small amount of memory is not released.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ImageMagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.1.2-26 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ImageMagickto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.9.13-51
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-61864?
The severity of CVE-2026-61864 is rated low with a score of 2.1.
What does CVE-2026-61864 affect?
CVE-2026-61864 affects ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51.
How can I fix CVE-2026-61864?
To fix CVE-2026-61864, update ImageMagick to at least version 7.1.2-26 or 6.9.13-51.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-61864?
CVE-2026-61864 is a memory leak vulnerability that occurs during color transformation to the log colorspace.
What are the consequences of CVE-2026-61864?
The consequence of CVE-2026-61864 is that a small amount of memory is not released when the operation fails, potentially leading to performance issues.