CVE-2026-6384: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
A flaw was found in gimp. This buffer overflow vulnerability in the GIF image loading component's `ReadJeffsImage` function allows an attacker to write beyond an allocated buffer by processing a specially crafted GIF file. This can lead to a denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6384 is a buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-120) found in the ReadJeffsImage function of the GIF image loader in gimp on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The vulnerability allows an attacker with local privileges to cause a buffer overflow by processing a maliciously crafted GIF file, potentially resulting in denial of service or arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution on affected systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6384 for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented in the provided advisory content.
CVE-2026-6384: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Description
A flaw was found in gimp. This buffer overflow vulnerability in the GIF image loading component's `ReadJeffsImage` function allows an attacker to write beyond an allocated buffer by processing a specially crafted GIF file. This can lead to a denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6384 is a buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-120) found in the ReadJeffsImage function of the GIF image loader in gimp on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The vulnerability allows an attacker with local privileges to cause a buffer overflow by processing a maliciously crafted GIF file, potentially resulting in denial of service or arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution on affected systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6384 for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented in the provided advisory content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- redhat
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T18:39:13.651Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6384","vendor":"Red Hat"}]
Threat ID: 69dfe7be82d89c981f913e6b
Added to database: 04/15/2026, 19:32:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 09:36:05 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 136
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