CVE-2026-59087: gimp · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects gimpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (redhat) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 |
|---|
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Aug 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 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10gimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
In the meantime, users should avoid opening Seattle Filmworks (.sfw) files from untrusted or unknown sources to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Seattle Filmworks file loader of the GIMP image manipulation program. This flaw affects multiple specific versions of GIMP and can be triggered by opening a specially crafted .sfw file, potentially leading to memory corruption. Exploitation requires user interaction and could allow arbitrary code execution or denial of service within the GIMP application context.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59087 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-59087 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2496576 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16491 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-59087 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59087 (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/support/security/rating/ (opens in a new tab)
- ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/opensuse-su-2026_11547-1.json (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-59087/ (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-59088/ (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-59090/ (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-59091/ (opens in a new tab)