GIMP XCF File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 specific flaw exists within the parsing of XCF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28376.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.8
- CVSS 3.0 Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma_linux | — | Upgrade gimp-libsUpgrade gimp | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade gimp | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade gimpUpgrade gimp-libs | Jan 23, 2026 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Redhat_linux | — | Upgrade gimp-devel-tools-debuginfoUpgrade gimp-libsUpgrade gimpUpgrade gimp-libs-debuginfoUpgrade gimp-debuginfoNo solution existsUpgrade gimp-debugsource | Jan 22, 2026 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Rocky_linux | — | Upgrade gimp-debuginfoUpgrade gimp-debugsourceUpgrade gimp-libs-debuginfoUpgrade gimpUpgrade gimp-libs | Jan 26, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
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