ImageMagick heap-use-after-free via MSL image (v<7.1.2.23 & <6.9.13-48)
CVE-2026-46523 Published on June 10, 2026
ImageMagick: Use-After-Free in MSL decoder.
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48, a crafted MSL image can trigger a heap-use-after-free. Versions 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48 fix the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-46523 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-46523 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-46523
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Affected Versions
ImageMagick:- Version < 7.1.2-23 is affected.
- Version < 6.9.13-48 is affected.