CVE-2026-2045
NONE EPSS 40.1%
Published Feb 20, 20264mo ago · Modified Feb 24, 20264mo ago
Published Feb 20, 2026 4mo ago
Last Modified Feb 24, 2026 4mo ago
Description
GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28265.
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
40.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write Memory Safety
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| gimp | gimp | 3.0.6 | any |
References 2
- gitlab.gnome.org https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/68b27dfb1cbd9b3f22d7fa624dbab8647ee5f275
- zerodayinitiative.com https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-119/
Remediation
- gitlab.gnome.org https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/68b27dfb1cbd9b3f22d7fa624dbab8647ee5f275