Invalid DCM decode in ImageMagick <6.9.13-48 / <7.1.2-24 causes crash
CVE-2026-49218 Published on June 10, 2026
ImageMagick: Policy Bypass in DCM decoder could result in image with invalid dimensions
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-24, a missing check in the DCM decoder could result in an image with invalid dimensions and that could cause crashes in other operation. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-24.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-49218 is exploitable with network 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 Types
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-49218
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Affected Versions
ImageMagick:- Version < 6.9.13-48 is affected.
- Version < 7.1.2-24 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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