ImageMagick up to 7.1.2-24 Digital Image Parser null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 7.1.2-24. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Digital Image Parser. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-53463. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick up to 7.1.2-24. This affects an unknown code block of the component Digital Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25, when passing incorrect arguments in the distort operation a null pointer deference will occur. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-53463 since 06/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 320682 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-53463), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.9.13-50 or 7.1.2-25 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (320682). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 320682
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-53463

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.13-50/7.1.2-25

Timelineinfo

06/09/2026 CVE reserved
06/11/2026 +2 days Advisory disclosed
06/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/12/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: GHSA-p9rq-q46c-g4x6
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53463 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53463
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370305

Entryinfo

Created: 06/11/2026 07:56
Updated: 06/12/2026 21:52
Changes: 06/11/2026 07:56 (65), 06/12/2026 21:52 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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