Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in ImageMagick by ImageMagick
CVE-2026-116160

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Imagemagick
Status
Imagemagick
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-116160?

ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.13-58 and 7.x prior to 7.1.2-33 have a significant vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted image during the X11 animate operation. When a user processes such a malicious image, it can overwrite heap memory, potentially leading to application crashes. Proper safeguards and updates are crucial to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

ImageMagick 7.0.0-0 < 7.1.2-33

ImageMagick 0 < 6.9.13-58

ImageMagick 7.1.2-33

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advis...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-before-6...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

VikzSharma
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