Threats Tagged 'cve-2026-59087'

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Seattle Filmworks file loader of the GIMP image manipulation program. This flaw can be triggered when a user opens a specially crafted Seattle Filmworks (.sfw) file, potentially leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service within the context of the GIMP application. Users are advised to avoid opening .sfw files from untrusted sources to mitigate risk.

A flaw was found in the GIMP image manipulation program, specifically within its Seattle Filmworks file loader. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted Seattle Filmworks file. This could lead to a heap overflow, allowing the attacker to write several kilobytes of controlled data beyond the intended memory buffer. Such an overflow can result in memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.