GIMP JP2 File Parsing Heap-based Buffer 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 specific flaw exists within the parsing of JP2 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28248.
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 | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade gimp-libsUpgrade gimp | Jan 23, 2026 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Redhat_linux | — | Upgrade gimp-devel-tools-debuginfoUpgrade gimpNo solution existsUpgrade gimp-libsUpgrade gimp-debugsourceUpgrade gimp-debuginfoUpgrade gimp-libs-debuginfo | Jan 22, 2026 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Rocky_linux | — | Upgrade gimpUpgrade gimp-libs-debuginfoUpgrade gimp-libsUpgrade gimp-debugsourceUpgrade gimp-debuginfo | Jan 26, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade libgimp2.0 (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade gimp (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libgimp2.0t64 (Ubuntu Pro) | Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
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