CVE-2026-58379: gimp · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects gimpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High : patch gimp soon.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 13:31 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (redhat) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2 Nov 2026.
What to do
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Red Hatredhat/gimppkg:rpm/redhat/gimpOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Apply the official security updates provided by Red Hat as detailed in advisory RHSA-2026:38496. The update fixes the heap buffer overflow in GIMP's read_channel_data() function. Users should update to the patched GIMP packages available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. No other mitigation is specified or required beyond applying the vendor-provided patch.
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in GIMP's Paint Shop Pro (PSP) file format parser due to incorrect buffer size calculations when processing low bit-depth images. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause arbitrary code execution or denial of service by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PSP image file. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-58379 with a CVSS score of 7.3 (high severity). Red Hat has released security updates addressing this vulnerability in GIMP packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58379 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:38496 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:73768 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:80509 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:93589 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-58379 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2495997 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/b630f167 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/16205 (opens in a new tab)