Vulnerability Description
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contains a memory leak in coders/txt.c when processing TXT files with texture attributes: the texture object allocated via ReadImage is not released when GetTypeMetrics fails, leaking memory each time a crafted TXT file with a texture attribute is processed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.13-40 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-3q5f-gmjc-38Third Party Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-txt-file-processThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-56371?
CVE-2026-56371 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). ImageMagick before 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contains a memory leak in coders/txt.c when processing TXT files with texture attributes: the texture object allocated via ReadImage is not released when GetT...
How severe is CVE-2026-56371?
CVE-2026-56371 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-56371?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.