# CVE-2026-56366: ImageMagick memory leak in META reader APP1JPEG path

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-56366-imagemagick-memory-leak-in-meta-reader-app1jpeg-path  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-10. Updated: 2026-07-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-56366 · Severity: low · CVSS 3.3 · Published 2026-07-10

ImageMagick, a widely used tool for displaying and converting images, contains a flaw in how it handles certain image metadata. An attacker could provide a specially crafted image file that, when processed, causes the software to consume excessive memory. This can lead to a system slowdown or a complete service outage (denial of service) as the computer runs out of available resources.

Technologies: [Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-anycpu), [Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-arm64), [Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-hdri-anycpu), [Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-hdri-arm64), [Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-hdri-openmp-arm64), [Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-hdri-x64), [Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-hdri-x86), [Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-openmp-arm64), [Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-openmp-x64), [Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x86 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-openmp-x86), [Magick.NET-Q16-x64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-x64), [Magick.NET-Q16-x86 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q16-x86), [Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q8-anycpu), [Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q8-arm64), [Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q8-openmp-arm64), [Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q8-openmp-x64), [Magick.NET-Q8-x64 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q8-x64), [Magick.NET-Q8-x86 (NuGet)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/magick-net-q8-x86). Vendors: [NuGet](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/nuget).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-56366 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-56366 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-56366?** Low severity, with a CVSS score of 3.3, published 10 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU (NuGet) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=14.11.1; Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 (NuGet) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=14.11.1; Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU (NuGet) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=14.11.1; Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 (NuGet) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=14.11.1; and 14 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-56366?** Yes. Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q16-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q8-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later; Magick.NET-Q8-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-56366 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-56366?** Check whether you run Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU (NuGet), Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 (NuGet), Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU (NuGet) or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x86 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-x64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q16-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q16-x86 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q8-x64 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q8-x64 --version 14.11.1
  ```

- Magick.NET-Q8-x86 (NuGet): upgrade to 14.11.1 or later

  ```sh
  dotnet add package Magick.NET-Q8-x86 --version 14.11.1
  ```


## Technical details

A memory leak vulnerability (CWE-401) exists in ImageMagick's META reader component, specifically within the error handling path for APP1JPEG input. The issue is triggered when the application fails to release allocated memory after processing a malformed or specially crafted image file. An attacker can exploit this by inducing a user or automated system to process a malicious APP1JPEG file. Repeated exploitation can lead to resource exhaustion and a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 7.1.2-18 and 6.9.13-43.

## Affected products

- ImageMagick ImageMagick < 7.1.2-18, < 6.9.13-43

## Identifiers

- CVE-2026-56366
- GHSA-9r56-3gjq-hqf7

## Timeline

- 2026-03-24: advisory: GitHub Security Advisory published
- 2026-07-10: disclosed: NVD publication date

## References

- [https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-9r56-3gjq-hqf7](https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-9r56-3gjq-hqf7)
- [https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-meta-reader-app1jpeg-error-path](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-meta-reader-app1jpeg-error-path)

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