PatchTheCVECVE-2026-56374: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the FTXT encoder due to missing b
CVE-2026-56374 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 FTXT encoder due to missing boundary checks when parsing ftxt:format. Remote attackers can trigger an out of bounds read by crafting malicious FTXT image files to cause denial of service or information disclosure.
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 | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-07-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-56374?
imagemagick: upgrade to 7.1.2-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-56374 being exploited?
CVE-2026-56374 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-2026-56374 affect?
CVE-2026-56374 affects imagemagick. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). ImageMagick before 7.1.2-19 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the FTXT encoder due to missing boundary checks when parsing ftxt:format. Remote attackers can trigger an out of bounds read by crafting malicious FTXT image files
How urgent is CVE-2026-56374?
Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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