Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GIMP Affects Remote Code Execution
CVE-2026-2050

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gimp

Status
Gimp
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-2050?

This vulnerability within GIMP's HDR file parsing functionality enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations. The flaw arises from inadequate validation of the size of user-supplied data before it is copied to a heap-allocated buffer. To exploit this issue, an attacker must coax the victim into either visiting a malicious webpage or manipulating a specially crafted file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

GIMP 3.0.6

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-282/
x_research-advisory
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gegl/-/merge_requests/241
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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