CVE-2026-106568
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Infinite Loop in ImageMagick via XMP Profile

Publication date: 2026-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to 7.1.2-32 and 6.9.13-57, a crafted XMP profile embedded in an image can cause the profile parser to enter an infinite loop, preventing image processing from completing. This issue is fixed in versions 7.1.2-32 and 6.9.13-57.

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Published
2026-10-07
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Generated
2026-10-07
AI Q&A
2026-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-106568
EUVD
EUVD-2026-94387

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ImageMagick ImageMagick < 6.9.13-57
ImageMagick ImageMagick >= 7.0.0, < 7.1.2-32

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CWE ID Description
CWE-835 The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-106568 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick where a crafted XMP profile embedded in an image can cause the profile parser to enter an infinite loop. This prevents image processing from completing and affects versions prior to 7.1.2-32 and 6.9.13-57.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of ImageMagick on your system. Run the command: convert --version or identify --version. If the output shows a version prior to 7.1.2-32 or 6.9.13-57, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can cause denial-of-service by hanging or crashing ImageMagick when processing malicious images. It requires no privileges or user interaction to exploit and primarily impacts system availability.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability causes an infinite loop when processing crafted XMP profiles, leading to denial of service and potential processing delays. This could impact compliance by disrupting data integrity and availability requirements under GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate timely access to personal and health data.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-32 or later for ImageMagick 7, or to version 6.9.13-57 or later for ImageMagick 6. This addresses the infinite loop issue in XMP profile parsing.

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