ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-42/7.1.2-17 Image Parser out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-42/7.1.2-17. This affects an unknown function of the component Image Parser. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-33536. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-42/7.1.2-17. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to 7.1.2-18 and 6.9.13-43, due to an incorrect return value on certain platforms a pointer is incremented past the end of a buffer that is on the stack and that could result in an out of bounds write. Versions 7.1.2-18 and 6.9.13-43 patch the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-33536 since 03/20/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly 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 6.9.13-43 or 7.1.2-18 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (307507) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0849). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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CNA Base Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.13-43/7.1.2-18

Timelineinfo

03/20/2026 CVE reserved
03/26/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
03/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/02/2026 +37 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: GHSA-8793-7xv6-82cf
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-33536 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33536
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353724
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0849 - ImageMagick: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2026 23:00
Updated: 05/02/2026 08:35
Changes: 03/26/2026 23:00 (65), 04/20/2026 01:19 (2), 04/21/2026 14:39 (7), 05/02/2026 08:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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