CVE-2026-0797 Details
Description
GIMP ICO 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 ICO 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-28599.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in GIMP, specifically within the ICO file parsing process. This issue arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied data lengths before they are copied to a heap-based buffer. As a result, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected GIMP installations. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious ICO file or visit a harmful webpage.
GIMP has released a patch for this vulnerability. Users can refer to the GIMP GitLab repository for details on the update.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | redhat-SADP |
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| gimp gimp | 3.2.0 rc1 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |