CVE-2026-56365
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2026-56365 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the PNG encoder when writing MNG images. Attackers can trigger the encoder failure condition to exhaust memory resources and cause denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the PNG encoder when writing MNG images. Attackers can trigger the encoder failure condition to exhaust memory resources and cause denial of service.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.13-44 |
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-19 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-56365?
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the PNG encoder when writing MNG images. Attackers can trigger the encoder failure condition to exhaust memory resources and cause denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-56365?
CVE-2026-56365 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56365?
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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