Red Hat Security Advisory: gimp security update
Multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities have been identified in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) related to parsing of PGM, XWD, and ICO image files. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted image files. Red Hat has issued a security update for GIMP in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support to address these issues.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers four remote code execution vulnerabilities in GIMP: CVE-2026-2044 (uninitialized memory in PGM file parsing), CVE-2026-2045 (out-of-bounds write in XWD file parsing), CVE-2026-0797 (ICO file parsing vulnerability), and CVE-2026-2048 (XWD file parsing vulnerability). These flaws stem from improper handling of image file formats, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Red Hat has released updated GIMP packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support to remediate these vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to remote code execution on affected systems running vulnerable versions of GIMP. This poses a significant security risk, potentially allowing attackers to gain control over the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released security updates for GIMP in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the available updates as described in the Red Hat advisory (RHSA-2026:5391) and the referenced article https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Red Hat Security Advisory: gimp security update
Description
Multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities have been identified in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) related to parsing of PGM, XWD, and ICO image files. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted image files. Red Hat has issued a security update for GIMP in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support to address these issues.
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Technical Analysis
This advisory covers four remote code execution vulnerabilities in GIMP: CVE-2026-2044 (uninitialized memory in PGM file parsing), CVE-2026-2045 (out-of-bounds write in XWD file parsing), CVE-2026-0797 (ICO file parsing vulnerability), and CVE-2026-2048 (XWD file parsing vulnerability). These flaws stem from improper handling of image file formats, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Red Hat has released updated GIMP packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support to remediate these vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to remote code execution on affected systems running vulnerable versions of GIMP. This poses a significant security risk, potentially allowing attackers to gain control over the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released security updates for GIMP in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the available updates as described in the Red Hat advisory (RHSA-2026:5391) and the referenced article https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. 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-2026:5391
- Cve Count
- 4
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-2044","CVE-2026-2045","CVE-2026-2048"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4049d927e9c7971982ee83
Added to database: 06/27/2026, 22:08:25 UTC
Last enriched: 06/27/2026, 22:20:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 19:47:29 UTC
Views: 9
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