CVE-2026-56372: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the magnify operation that allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-56372?

imagemagick: upgrade to 7.1.2-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-56372 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56372 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-56372 affect?

CVE-2026-56372 affects imagemagick. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the magnify operation that allows attackers to read out of bounds memory. An unrecognized magnify:method value triggers an out of bounds read, potentially exposing

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-56372?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-56372 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting imagemagick. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the magnify operation that allows attackers to read out of bounds memory. An unrecognized magnify:method value triggers an out of bounds read, potentially exposing sensitive information or causing denial of service.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-07-11
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: imagemagick

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-11 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imagemagick imagemagick UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.1.2-19

Fixed in: 7.1.2-19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imagemagick || rpm -q imagemagick || imagemagick --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.1.2-19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imagemagick

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imagemagick

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-56372?

imagemagick: upgrade to 7.1.2-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-56372 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56372 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-56372 affect?

CVE-2026-56372 affects imagemagick. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the magnify operation that allows attackers to read out of bounds memory. An unrecognized magnify:method value triggers an out of bounds read, potentially exposing

How urgent is CVE-2026-56372?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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