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CVE-2026-2045

gimp: GIMP: Remote Code Execution via out-of-bounds write in XWD file parsing

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

7.3

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 · 7.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write