Heap Use-After-Free Vulnerability in ImageMagick Software
CVE-2026-28687

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Imagemagick
Status
Imagemagick
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-28687?

ImageMagick, a widely used open-source software for editing and manipulating digital images, is susceptible to a heap use-after-free vulnerability in its MSL decoder. This flaw allows attackers to exploit freed memory by crafting a specially designed MSL file, which could lead to undefined behavior and potential compromise of the application. Versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41 address this vulnerability effectively, ensuring enhanced security for users.

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Affected Version(s)

ImageMagick >= 7.0.0, < 7.1.2-16 < 7.0.0, 7.1.2-16

ImageMagick < 6.9.13-41 < 6.9.13-41

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advis...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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