CVE-2026-56375: ImageMagick - Memory Leak in ASHLAR Coder Action Failure
Published Jul 15, 2026
·Updated
ImageMagick through 7.1.2-18 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the ASHLAR coder when an action fails. Attackers can trigger failed actions to exhaust memory resources and cause denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ImageMagick ImageMagick<=7.1.2-18
Event History
Jul 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-56375?
CVE-2026-56375 has a medium severity score of 4.8.
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What causes the CVE-2026-56375 vulnerability?
CVE-2026-56375 is caused by a memory leak in the ASHLAR coder of ImageMagick when an action fails.
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How does CVE-2026-56375 affect systems using ImageMagick?
CVE-2026-56375 can lead to denial of service by exhausting memory resources through triggered failed actions.
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How can I mitigate CVE-2026-56375?
Mitigation for CVE-2026-56375 involves upgrading to a patched version of ImageMagick that addresses the memory leak.
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When was CVE-2026-56375 published?
CVE-2026-56375 was published on July 15, 2026.