CVE-2026-56366

3.3 LOW

Published: July 10, 2026 Modified: July 10, 2026

Description

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-18 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the META reader when processing APP1JPEG input paths. Attackers can trigger this memory leak by providing specially crafted APP1JPEG image files, causing denial of service through resource exhaustion.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-9r56-3gjq-hqf7

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-meta-reader-app1jpeg-error-path

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

3.3 / 10.0

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-401

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