CVE-2026-42169 Details
Description
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in the APNG (Animated PNG) file loader of GIMP. This flaw occurs when the `fcTL` width exceeds the `IHDR` width, leading to pixel data being written past the end of a heap allocation. Additionally, a heap-based buffer overflow exists in the DDS plug-in due to a BPP mismatch in the `load_layer()` function. Both vulnerabilities can be triggered by opening a specially crafted image file, potentially leading to code execution.
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability has been identified in GIMP's APNG file loader and DDS plug-in. In the APNG loader, the issue arises when the 'fcTL' width exceeds the 'IHDR' width, causing pixel data to be written beyond the allocated heap memory. Similarly, the DDS plug-in experiences a heap-based buffer overflow due to a bits-per-pixel mismatch in the 'load_layer()' function. Both vulnerabilities can be exploited by opening specially crafted image files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-131 | Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size | [email protected] |
Affected Products
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |