Buffer overflow in Imagemagick
CVE-2026-25967
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-15, a stack-based buffer overflow exists in the ImageMagick FTXT image reader. A crafted FTXT file can cause out-of-bounds writes on the stack, leading to a crash. Version 7.1.2-15 contains a patch.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (24.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Imagemagick — versions < 7.1.2-15
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-25967?
- CVE-2026-25967 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2026-02-24.
- How severe is CVE-2026-25967?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.