CVE-2026-61865: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 Memory Leak in Hough Lines
Published Jul 15, 2026
·Updated
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 contains a memory leak in the hough lines operation: when a specific operation fails, a small memory leak occurs.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ImageMagick ImageMagick<7.1.2-26, >6.9.13-51<6.9.13-51
Event History
Jul 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-61865?
The severity of CVE-2026-61865 is rated low with a score of 2.1.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-61865?
CVE-2026-61865 is a memory leak vulnerability affecting ImageMagick.
3
What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2026-61865?
CVE-2026-61865 affects ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51.
4
How do I fix CVE-2026-61865?
To fix CVE-2026-61865, you should upgrade to ImageMagick version 7.1.2-26 or later.
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What impact does CVE-2026-61865 have on system performance?
CVE-2026-61865 can lead to a small memory leak affecting system performance under specific failure conditions.