CVE-2026-23952
ImageMagick has a NULL pointer dereference in MSL parser via <comment> tag before image load
Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Versions 14.10.1 and below have a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the MSL (Magick Scripting Language) parser when processing <comment> tags before images are loaded. This can lead to DoS attack due to assertion failure (debug builds) or NULL pointer dereference (release builds). This issue is fixed in version 14.10.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 22, 2026, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 22, 2026, 1:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ImageMagick to version 14.10.2 or later.
- Apply provided security patches for older versions if available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23952.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-5vx3-wx4q-6cj8 | |
| https://github.com/dlemstra/Magick.NET/releases/tag/14.10.2 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Versions 14.10.1 and below have a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the MSL (Magick Scripting Language) parser when processing <comment> tags before images are loaded. This can lead to DoS attack due to assertion failure (debug builds) or NULL pointer dereference (release builds). This issue is fixed in version 14.10.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added Reference https://github.com/dlemstra/Magick.NET/releases/tag/14.10.2 Added Reference https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-5vx3-wx4q-6cj8