CVE-2026-42050 — ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for
CVE-2026-42050 — ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to 7.1.2-21 and 6.9.13-46, a malicious MIFF file could trigger an overflow when a user opens it in the display tool and right-clicks a tile to invoke the Load / Update menu item. Thi
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-121, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-42050 updates and patches.
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ImageMagick MIFF Overflow via Display Tool - CVE-2026-42050
title: ImageMagick MIFF Overflow via Display Tool - CVE-2026-42050
id: scw-2026-05-11-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects the execution of ImageMagick's 'display.exe' tool with a MIFF file, which is the vector for CVE-2026-42050. This vulnerability can be triggered when a user opens a malicious MIFF file and interacts with the display tool, potentially leading to an overflow.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-11
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-42050/
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.t1204.002
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|contains:
- 'display.exe'
CommandLine|contains:
- 'MIFF'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-42050 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-42050 |
| CWE-121 | weakness | CWE-121 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 11, 2026 at 23:25 UTC |
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