CVE-2026-55510: ImageMagick Use-After-Free Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ff5c-8x9r-8qcw
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-416
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-55510 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416: Use After Free) affecting ImageMagick libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves use-after-free in crafted 8bim when identifying an image. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.15.0.

CVE-2026-55510 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-55510
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ff5c-8x9r-8qcw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-416: Use After Free
Affected Product ImageMagick
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-55510

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected ImageMagick dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-x64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-x64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-x86 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-x86 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-x64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-x64 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-x86 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-x86 to 14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 fixed: 14.15.0 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 to 14.15.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-55510, inspect your project dependencies for ImageMagick:

inspect dependencies for Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of ImageMagick in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.15.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-416: Use After Free, where the product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. at some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer. In ImageMagick, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

When identifying an image with a crafted 8BIM profile with a specific format string a use-after-free will occur.

CVE-2026-55510 Affected ImageMagick Versions

17 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.15.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-arm64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-x64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-x86
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-x86
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-arm64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-x64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q8-x86
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-x86
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64
NuGet
< 14.15.0
14.15.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-ff5c-8x9r-8qcw
NVD — CVE-2026-55510 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55510
ImageMagick Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick
ImageMagick Release RELEASE
https://github.com/dlemstra/Magick.NET/releases/tag/14.15.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55510?
CVE-2026-55510 is a security vulnerability in ImageMagick involving Use-After-Free in crafted 8BIM when identifying an image under CWE-416: Use After Free.
Which ImageMagick versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.15.0 across affected packages: Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU, Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86, Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64, Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-arm64, Magick.NET-Q16-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-x86, Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64, Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64, Magick.NET-Q8-arm64, Magick.NET-Q8-x64, Magick.NET-Q8-x86, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64.
What version fixes CVE-2026-55510?
Upgrading to 14.15.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU affected?
Yes, Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU is affected in releases prior to 14.15.0. Upgrade your dependency to 14.15.0 or later.
Is Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU affected?
Yes, Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU is affected in releases prior to 14.15.0. Upgrade your dependency to 14.15.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-55510?
CVE-2026-55510 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-55510?
CVE-2026-55510 is classified under CWE-416: Use After Free (The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2026-55510?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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