CVE-2026-2044

NONE EPSS 41.8%
Published Feb 20, 20264mo ago · Modified Feb 24, 20264mo ago
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Published Feb 20, 2026 4mo ago
Last Modified Feb 24, 2026 4mo ago

Description

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PGM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28158.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
41.8% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-908

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
gimpgimp3.0.6any

References 2

  • gitlab.gnome.org https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/merge_requests/2569/diffs?commit_id=112a5e038f0646eae5ae314988ec074433d2b365
    Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
  • zerodayinitiative.com https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-118/
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

  • gitlab.gnome.org https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/merge_requests/2569/diffs?commit_id=112a5e038f0646eae5ae314988ec074433d2b365
    Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory