CVE-2026-109265
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Heap Buffer Over-Read in ImageMagick Due to Malformed XMP Profile

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
ImageMagick 7.1.1-7 before 7.1.2-32 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability that allows attackers to read beyond allocated memory due to incorrect string termination in XMP profiles. Attackers can supply a crafted image containing a malformed XMP profile to trigger the over-read and crash the application.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-12
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-109265
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97709

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ImageMagick ImageMagick 7.1.1-7

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap buffer over-read in ImageMagick 7.1.1-7 before 7.1.2-32 caused by incorrect string termination in XMP profiles. Attackers can exploit this by providing a crafted image with a malformed XMP profile to read beyond allocated memory and crash the application.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking the installed ImageMagick version. Run 'convert --version' or 'magick --version' to see if your version is below 7.1.2-32. If so, the system is vulnerable. Additionally, monitor for crashes when processing images with XMP profiles.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to crash the ImageMagick application by triggering an out-of-bounds read. While it does not directly lead to code execution, it may cause denial-of-service conditions or instability in systems processing affected images.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-32 or later immediately. If upgrading is not possible, avoid processing untrusted images, especially those with XMP metadata. Implement network monitoring to detect exploitation attempts.

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