CVE-2026-56366 Details
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.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-18 and 6.9.13-43. This vulnerability occurs in the META reader when processing APP1JPEG input, allowing attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition by exhausting system resources with specially crafted APP1JPEG image files.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-9r56-3gjq-hqf7 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-meta-reader-app1jpeg-error-path | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| imagemagick imagemagick | < 6.9.13-43 >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-18 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |