CVE-2026-2045
gimp: GIMP: Remote Code Execution via out-of-bounds write in XWD file parsing
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · February 21, 2026
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write