ImageMagick 7.1.0-20 before 7.1.2-32 contains a use after free vulnerability in the -fx option that occurs when a memory allocation fails during a… (CVE-2026-109280)
Description
ImageMagick versions from 7.1.0-20 up to but not including 7.1.2-32 contain a use after free vulnerability in the -fx option. This flaw occurs when a memory allocation fails during processing of crafted -fx expressions, potentially leading to crashes or memory corruption. The vulnerability has a low severity score and requires local access with high attack complexity and low privileges. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or a vendor-provided patch status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 2.5low
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-109280 describes a use after free vulnerability in ImageMagick's -fx option affecting versions 7.1.0-20 before 7.1.2-32. The vulnerability triggers when memory allocation fails during evaluation of specific -fx expressions, allowing attackers with local access to cause freed memory access. This can result in application crashes or memory corruption. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.5, reflecting low impact and high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause denial of service through application crashes or potentially memory corruption, but does not impact confidentiality or integrity. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges and high attack complexity. There are no known reports of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid processing untrusted or crafted -fx expressions under memory pressure conditions. Monitor for updates from the ImageMagick project regarding patches.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-ccrh-8v96-4jhw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-109280"]
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6acd554d2cdf04f656da84dc
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 21:46:53 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 21:55:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 21:55:15 UTC
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