Heap Overflow Vulnerability in GIMP Image Manipulation Program

CVE-2026-59087

What is CVE-2026-59087?

A vulnerability exists in the GIMP image manipulation program's Seattle Filmworks file loader, where a remote attacker could exploit the flaw by convincing a user to open a specially crafted Seattle Filmworks file. This exploitation could trigger a heap overflow, allowing the attacker to write controlled data beyond the memory buffer's confines. The result is memory corruption, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code or cause a denial of service in the affected system.

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