CVE-2026-109265

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2026-109265 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick 7.1.1-7 before 7.1.2-32 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability that allows attackers to read beyond allocated memory due to incorrect string termination in XMP profiles. Attackers can supply a crafted image containing a malformed XMP profile to trigger the over-read and crash the application.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick 7.1.1-7 before 7.1.2-32 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability that allows attackers to read beyond allocated memory due to incorrect string termination in XMP profiles. Attackers can supply a crafted image containing a malformed XMP profile to trigger the over-read and crash the application.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
ImageMagickImageMagick>= 7.1.1-7, < 7.1.2-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-109265?
ImageMagick 7.1.1-7 before 7.1.2-32 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability that allows attackers to read beyond allocated memory due to incorrect string termination in XMP profiles. Attackers can supply a crafted image containing a malformed XMP profile to trigger the over-read and crash the application.
How severe is CVE-2026-109265?
CVE-2026-109265 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-109265?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST