Gimp: [Unknown description] (CVE-2026-96543)
Description
CVE-2026-96543 is a vulnerability affecting multiple specific versions of the GIMP image manipulation software. The exact nature and technical details of the vulnerability are not provided in the available data. The severity is assessed as medium based on the provided metadata. There is no information on active exploitation or detailed impact. No patch or remediation details are available from the source data.
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This entry identifies a vulnerability in the GIMP software with the identifier CVE-2026-96543. The description and technical details are unknown, and no CVSS score is provided. The affected versions are explicitly listed and span various releases of GIMP, including versions 2.8.14 through 3.2.4 and others as specified. No vendor advisory or patch information is included, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Due to the lack of detailed information, the specific impact of this vulnerability cannot be determined. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate risk, but without technical details or exploitation data, the precise consequences remain unclear.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or vendor advisory content is provided, users should monitor official GIMP and Ubuntu security channels for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-96543
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Threat ID: 6ad3f5102cdf04f656657c2b
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:22:08 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 22:58:26 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 22:58:26 UTC
Views: 3
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