Vulnerability Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, an uninitialized pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the JBIG decoder due to a missing check. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.13-41 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-wj8w-pjxf-9gVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6713
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-28691
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2445902
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-28691.json
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28691?
CVE-2026-28691 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, an uninitialized pointer dereference vulnerability exists in th...
How severe is CVE-2026-28691?
CVE-2026-28691 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28691?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.