Security update for gegl
Description
This update for gegl fixes the following issues: Changes in gegl: - CVE-2026-18300: libs/rgbe: fix >200kb report from ZDI (bsc#1276229)
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18300 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the GEGL component of GIMP caused by an integer overflow during HDR file parsing. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by crafting a malicious HDR file. Red Hat has released patches for affected versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and related CodeReady Linux Builder packages to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of integer values during HDR file parsing in GEGL, which is used by GIMP for image processing.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released an official security update addressing this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided patches as detailed in the Red Hat advisory RHSA-2026:62420 and the update article at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. Applying these updates will remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2026:62420
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6a984519acd9273b496a9a68
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:47:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 02:21:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/16/2026, 06:48:15 UTC
Views: 40
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