Gimp: gimp:memory disclosure and denial of service via specially crafted pcx image
Noroxi assessment
Priority: Monitor (action score 28/100)
- The sources we track (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, GitHub) show no public exploit code or exploitation in the wild.
- Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.54% (FIRST EPSS).
- Someone with local access to the system can trigger it. No account or password is required. A user must open a link or visit a page. No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
- Fixed version: gimp (AlmaLinux:8) 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6; gimp-devel (AlmaLinux:8) 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6; gimp-devel-tools (AlmaLinux:8) 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6.
Low priority for now. Upgrade to gimp (AlmaLinux:8) 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6; gimp-devel (AlmaLinux:8) 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6; gimp-devel-tools (AlmaLinux:8) 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 or later.
Generated automatically from the record's data: CVSS (NVD and CNA), CISA KEV and SSVC, FIRST EPSS, exploit sources, fixed versions. How we calculate it
Primary sources: NVD · CVE.org · FIRST EPSS
A flaw was found in GIMP. This issue is a heap buffer over-read in GIMP PCX file loader due to an off-by-one error. A remote attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PCX image. Successful exploitation could lead to out-of-bounds memory disclosure and a possible application crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
- Published
- Mar 26, 2026
- Updated
- Jun 17, 2026
- EPSS
- 0.5% · 45th percentile
- CWE
- CWE-193
Report tools
Action score
28
Monitor
Low priority for now.
- CVSS
- 28 / 40 · 7.1 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 0 / 30 · 0.5%
CISA SSVC decision
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
Vulnrichment: CISA's decision-tree inputs.
CNA vs NVD score
- NVD
- 7.1
- CNA · redhat
- 6.1
- 1.0 point gap
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
The score given by the assigning authority versus NVD’s independent score. A gap means the severity is contested.
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Affected versions
NVD version ranges (for catalog products). Add the product to your stack with a version and matching uses these.
- gimp gimpbefore 3.2.0
- gimp gimp3.2.0
Versions reported by the vendor
Affected version ranges reported by the assigning authority (redhat). Independent of NVD's CPE analysis and usually ahead of it.
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- all versionsunknown
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support
- 2:2.8.22-1.el7_9.6 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- 8100020260512115927.4c9c024f and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
- 8040020260520140422.70584597 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On
- 8040020260520140422.70584597 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
- 8060020260520140100.6af1eaf0 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service
- 8060020260520140100.6af1eaf0 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutions
- 8060020260520140100.6af1eaf0 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service
- 8080020260520102644.0621e4ee and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions
- 8080020260520102644.0621e4ee and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
- 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 and laternot affected · rpm
- 2:3.0.4-4.el9_8.4 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions
- 2:2.99.8-3.el9_0.6 and laternot affected · rpm
Package-level exposure
OSV and GitHub Advisory data: ecosystem, package and range. SBOM matching uses this table.
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp | before 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp-devel | before 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp-devel-tools | before 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp-libs | before 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2 | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2 | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-codegen | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-codegen | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-devel | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-devel | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-devel | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-doc | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-doc | before 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2 | before 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2-codegen | before 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2-devel | before 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2-doc | before 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python2-cairo | before 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python2-cairo | before 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf | 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python2-cairo-devel | before 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf | 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python2-cairo-devel | before 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python2-cairo-devel | before 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf | 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf |
| AlmaLinux:9 | gimp | before 2:3.0.4-4.el9_8.4 | 2:3.0.4-4.el9_8.4 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | gimp | before 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 |
+96
Same product
gimp: all recordsOther highest-scoring records for the same primary product.
- CVE-2023-44443GIMP PSP File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability59Plan
- CVE-2012-2763Buffer overflow in the readstr_upto function in plug-ins/script-fu/tinyscheme/scheme.c in GIMP 2.6.12 and earlier, and possibly 2.6.13, allo55Plan
- CVE-2023-44442GIMP PSD File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability49Plan
Published before and after this one in the same product
- ← EarlierCVE-2026-2047Feb 20, 2026 · GIMP ICNS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability31Monitor
- ← EarlierCVE-2026-2048Feb 20, 2026 · GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability31Monitor
- Later →CVE-2026-2239Mar 26, 2026 · Gimp: gimp: application crash (dos) via crafted psd file due to heap-buffer-overflow26Monitor
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| almalinux:gimp | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:gimp-devel | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:gimp-devel-tools | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf.6 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:gimp-libs | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygobject2 | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygobject2-codegen | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygobject2-devel | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4175+c208a0bf · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygobject2-doc | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygtk2 | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygtk2-codegen | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygtk2-devel | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:pygtk2-doc | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| debian:gimp | 3.2.0-1 · Debian:14 | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp-debuginfo | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp-debugsource | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp-devel | 2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+24277+6acc3952.6 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp-devel-tools | 2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+24277+6acc3952.6 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp-devel-tools-debuginfo | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp-libs | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:gimp-libs-debuginfo | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:pygobject2 | 0:2.28.7-5.module+el8.10.0+22676+becd68d6 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:pygobject2-codegen | 0:2.28.7-5.module+el8.10.0+22676+becd68d6 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:pygobject2-debuginfo | 0:2.28.7-5.module+el8.10.0+22676+becd68d6 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:pygobject2-debugsource | 0:2.28.7-5.module+el8.10.0+22676+becd68d6 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:gimp | 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.5 · Rocky Linux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:pygobject2 | 0:2.28.7-5.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0 · Rocky Linux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:pygtk2 | 0:2.24.0-25.module+el8.9.0+1723+9bc93544 · Rocky Linux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:python2-pycairo | 0:1.16.3-7.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0 · Rocky Linux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| suse:gimp | 2.10.30-150400.3.53.1 · SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP7 | Package registry (OSV) |
Exploit status
No known public exploit
No public exploit has been observed yet. That doesn't mean you're safe, only that the bar is a little higher.
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
No dated events beyond publication.
FIRST EPSS daily score; only changes of 0.01 or more are recorded (step chart).
Patch and commit links
Commit, PR and diff links among the references. A starting point for patch-diffing and variant hunting; fixes, not exploits.
No commit or PR link among the references.
Credits
All researchersFinders, reporters and analysts named in the CNA record. Click a name for that researcher’s other records.
Variant candidates
Same product, same weakness class, within 18 months. If the patch missed the root cause, the sibling bug is here.
- CVE-2026-58380102 days apartGimp: gimp: stack buffer overflow in pnmscanner_gettoken()31Monitor
Chain candidates
An authentication bypass and a privilege-requiring bug in the same product, published close together: combined they may become an unauthenticated path.
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Bug bounty scope
No known public program.
Source: bounty-targets-data (public HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Intigriti, YesWeHack listings).
Technical details
Attack conditions
- Someone with local access to the system can trigger it.
- No account or password is required.
- A user must open a link or visit a page.
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- high · data can be read
- Integrity
- none
- Availability
- high · the service can be disrupted
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- None
- Availability impact
- High
Weakness class (CWE)
CWE-193 · Off-by-one ErrorCVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
nvd-primary
Attack context
MITRE CAPEC attack patterns and ATT&CK techniques for this weakness class (CWE). A starting point for detection rules and threat hunting.
MITRE has no CAPEC/ATT&CK mapping for this CWE.
Change log
- Fix✗ → ✓
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References
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- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:17533
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19362
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20552
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20553
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20554
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20691
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25899
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25901
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25907
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26168
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-4887
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2451669
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.