Heap Buffer Overflow in ImageMagick Affects Digital Image Processing

CVE-2026-62363

What is CVE-2026-62363?

ImageMagick, a widely used software suite for editing and processing digital images, is affected by a heap buffer overflow vulnerability. This vulnerability exists in versions prior to 7.1.2-27, specifically within the fx operation, where a crafted argument can lead to a heap buffer overwrite. This poses a security risk as it may allow an attacker to exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Users are strongly advised to update to version 7.1.2-27 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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