ImageMagick Heap Use-After-Free Vulnerability in XMP Profile Processing

Vulnerability

A heap use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-19 and 6.9.13-44. This vulnerability occurs when the software reads an invalid XMP profile, leading to a crash while printing the profile's values. The issue arises from improper memory management, allowing for potential exploitation.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a crash, disrupting the application's availability.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to ImageMagick versions 7.1.2-19 or 6.9.13-44 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Apr 13, 2026, 10:56 PM
Updated: Apr 13, 2026, 10:56 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.9
remediation
7.7
relevance
5.8
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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