CVE-2006-2440

CVE-2006-2440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the libMagick component of ImageMagick 6.0.6.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image index array that triggers the overflow during filename glob expansion by the ExpandFilenames function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2440?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the libMagick component of ImageMagick 6.0.6.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image index array that triggers the overflow during filename glob expansion by the ExpandFilenames function.
How severe is CVE-2006-2440?
CVE-2006-2440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2440 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2440?
CVE-2006-2440 primarily affects Imagemagick. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2440?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2440 published?
CVE-2006-2440 was published on 2006-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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