ImageMagick Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Freetype Initialization

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51. This vulnerability arises when the initialization of freetype fails, leading the application to continue using memory that has already been freed. The issue can be triggered during image processing, potentially causing a denial-of-service condition.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service condition, causing the application to become unresponsive or unavailable.

Added: Jul 15, 2026, 12:29 PM
Updated: Jul 15, 2026, 12:29 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
9.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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