CVE-2026-2050
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk42th percentile — higher than 42% of all known CVEs
Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in GIMP's HDR file parsing allows remote code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a crafted webpage.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or lateral movement within the organization's network.
Recommendation
Update GIMP to the latest patched version immediately and enforce policies to restrict opening files from untrusted sources.
Original NVD description (English source)
GIMP HDR 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 HDR 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-28266.