CVE-2026-23876
Description
A flaw was found in ImageMagick. A heap buffer overflow, a type of memory corruption, in the XBM image decoder (ReadXBMImage) allows a remote attacker to write controlled data beyond the allocated memory buffer when processing a maliciously crafted image file. This can lead to arbitrary code execution, information disclosure, or a denial of service. The vulnerability can be triggered by any operation that reads or identifies an image.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated Important for Red Hat products as it affects ImageMagick, a widely used image manipulation suite. A heap buffer overflow in the XBM image decoder can be triggered by processing a specially crafted image file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. Exploitation can occur through common image upload and processing pipelines.
Mitigation
To reduce the risk associated with this vulnerability, avoid processing untrusted XBM image files with ImageMagick. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for any image files processed by ImageMagick, especially those originating from external or untrusted sources. Deploying ImageMagick within a sandboxed or containerized environment can further limit the impact of a successful exploit by isolating the process and restricting its access to system resources.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 8.1 | 9.8 | 8.1 |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | Low | High |
| Privileges Required | None | None | None |
| User Interaction | None | None | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | High | High |
| Availability Impact | High | High | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Write operations could cause memory corruption. In some cases, an adversary can modify control data such as return addresses in order to execute unexpected code.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Attempting to access out-of-range, invalid, or unauthorized memory could cause the product to crash.
Other
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
Subsequent write operations can produce undefined or unexpected results.
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