CVE-2019-9956
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
5.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In ImageMagick 7.0.8-35 Q16, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function PopHexPixel of coders/ps.c, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or code execution via a crafted image file.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-03-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-9956?
In ImageMagick 7.0.8-35 Q16, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function PopHexPixel of coders/ps.c, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or code execution via a crafted image file.
Is CVE-2019-9956 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-9956 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 5.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-9956?
CVE-2019-9956 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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