CVE-2026-2271
gimp: GIMP: Denial of service via crafted PSP image file
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · February 10, 2026
Updated · July 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP's PSP (Paint Shop Pro) file parser. A remote attacker could exploit an integer overflow vulnerability in the read_creator_block() function by providing a specially crafted PSP image file. This vulnerability occurs when a 32-bit length value from the file is used for memory allocation without proper validation, leading to a heap overflow and an out-of-bounds write. Successful exploitation could result in an application level denial of service.
Statement
This MODERATE impact flaw in GIMP's PSP image file parser can lead to an application level denial of service. The vulnerability occurs when processing a specially crafted PSP image, which can cause a heap overflow and out-of-bounds write.
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 · 3.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound