CVE-2026-33905
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Out-of-Bounds Read in ImageMagick -sample Operation

Publication date: 2026-04-13

Last updated on: 2026-04-17

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. In versions below both 7.1.2-19 and 6.9.13-44, the -sample operation has an out of bounds read when an specific offset is set through the `sample:offset` define that could lead to an out of bounds read. This issue has been fixed in versions 6.9.13-44 and 7.1.2-19.
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Published
2026-04-13
Last Modified
2026-04-17
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-33905
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22108
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Vendor Product Version / Range
imagemagick imagemagick to 6.9.13-44 (exc)
imagemagick imagemagick From 7.0.0-0 (inc) to 7.1.2-19 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify any direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in ImageMagick versions below 7.1.2-19 and 6.9.13-44. It involves the -sample operation, which when used with a specific offset set through the `sample:offset` define, can cause an out of bounds read. This means the software reads memory outside the intended buffer, which can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is an out of bounds read, which can cause the application to crash or behave unpredictably. According to the CVSS score (5.5), the vulnerability requires local access with low privileges and user interaction. While it does not affect confidentiality or integrity, it can cause availability issues by crashing the application.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-19 or later, or version 6.9.13-44 or later, as these versions contain the fix for the out of bounds read issue related to the -sample operation.

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