ZDI-26-221: GIMP XPM File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-4154.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4154 is an integer overflow vulnerability in GIMP's XPM file parser. The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient validation of user input, which can cause an integer overflow during buffer allocation. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the GIMP process if a user opens a crafted malicious XPM file or visits a malicious page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. GIMP has released a patch to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with the privileges of the user running GIMP, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. User interaction is required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
GIMP has issued an official update that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update promptly to remediate the issue. Since a fix is available, no additional mitigation steps are necessary beyond patching.
ZDI-26-221: GIMP XPM File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-4154.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4154 is an integer overflow vulnerability in GIMP's XPM file parser. The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient validation of user input, which can cause an integer overflow during buffer allocation. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the GIMP process if a user opens a crafted malicious XPM file or visits a malicious page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. GIMP has released a patch to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with the privileges of the user running GIMP, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. User interaction is required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
GIMP has issued an official update that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update promptly to remediate the issue. Since a fix is available, no additional mitigation steps are necessary beyond patching.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a15fc93e29bf47b5055e297
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:03:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:17:20 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 4:58:43 AM
Views: 3
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