CVE-2026-28693
Description
A flaw was found in ImageMagick, a free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. An integer overflow vulnerability in the DIB (Device Independent Bitmap) coder component can be exploited by a remote attacker. By processing a specially crafted image file, this flaw may lead to an out-of-bounds read or write, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or a Denial of Service (DoS).
Statement
This is an IMPORTANT vulnerability in ImageMagick where an integer overflow in the DIB image coder can lead to out-of-bounds read or write operations. This flaw could result in arbitrary code execution or denial of service when processing a specially crafted DIB image. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 ELS and 7 ELS are affected by this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 8.1 | N/A | 8.1 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | High |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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
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