ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16 Image Parser NewXMLTree out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16 and classified as critical. This affects the function NewXMLTree of the component Image Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-32636. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function NewXMLTree of the component Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to 7.1.2-17 and 6.9.13-42, the NewXMLTree method contains a bug that could result in a crash due to an out of write bounds of a single zero byte. Versions 7.1.2-17 and 6.9.13-42 fix the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-32636 since 03/12/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 307507 (Debian dla-4539 : imagemagick - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.9.13-42 or 7.1.2-17 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (307507) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0744). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source ImageMagick

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 307507
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4539 : imagemagick - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.13-42/7.1.2-17

Timelineinfo

03/12/2026 CVE reserved
03/18/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
03/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/21/2026 +34 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: GHSA-gc62-2v5p-qpmp
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32636 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32636
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351628
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0744 - ImageMagick: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2026 00:02
Updated: 04/21/2026 14:47
Changes: 03/19/2026 00:02 (67), 03/22/2026 13:47 (11), 03/23/2026 19:04 (1), 04/20/2026 01:19 (2), 04/21/2026 14:47 (7)
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