CVE-2026-56368: ImageMagick - Memory Leak in Raw Pixel Data Coders
Published Jun 24, 2026
·Updated
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-15 contains a memory leak vulnerability in multiple coders that write raw pixel data where allocated objects are not properly freed. Attackers can trigger this leak by processing specially crafted images, causing memory exhaustion and denial of service.
Affected Software
3 affected components
ImageMagick ImageMagick<7.1.2-15
ImageMagick ImageMagick<6.9.13-40
ImageMagick ImageMagick>=7.0.0-0<7.1.2-15
Event History
Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-56368?
CVE-2026-56368 is classified as having a low severity of 3.7.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-56368?
To fix CVE-2026-56368, update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-15 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2026-56368?
CVE-2026-56368 can lead to memory exhaustion and denial of service when processing specially crafted images.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-56368?
CVE-2026-56368 affects users of ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-15.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-56368?
CVE-2026-56368 is a memory leak vulnerability found in multiple coders of ImageMagick.