Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in GIMP GIF Image Loader by Red Hat
CVE-2026-6384

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-6384?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists within GIMP's GIF image loading mechanism, specifically in the 'ReadJeffsImage' function. When processing specially crafted GIF files, this flaw allows attackers to write data beyond the allocated buffer, potentially leading to a denial of service or enabling arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of secure coding practices and the need for prompt software updates to mitigate risks associated with malicious file handling.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6384
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2458749
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Red Hat would like to thank chamalsl for reporting this issue.
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