CVSS v3
9.1
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In ImageMagick 7.0.8-43 Q16, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function WritePNGImage of coders/png.c, related to Magick_png_write_raw_profile and LocaleNCompare.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-19949?
In ImageMagick 7.0.8-43 Q16, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function WritePNGImage of coders/png.c, related to Magick_png_write_raw_profile and LocaleNCompare.
Is CVE-2019-19949 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-19949 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-19949?
CVE-2019-19949 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).
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