CVE-2026-78465 Details
Description
A flaw was found in the file-pcx plugin in GIMP, affecting 32-bit builds only. When processing a PCX image file, the plugin calculates memory allocation sizes based on the image dimensions and the number of color planes. If a crafted file sets the number of planes to 4 alongside sufficiently large dimensions, the calculation exceeds the 32-bit integer limit and overflows, resulting in an undersized heap-based buffer allocation. This integer overflow issue results in a heap-based buffer overflow when the plugin subsequently writes image data into the undersized buffer, causing memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16578 | CISA-ADP | Issue TrackingVendor AdvisoryExploitMitigation |
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-78465 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2522057 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16578 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor AdvisoryExploitMitigation |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-190 | Integer Overflow or Wraparound | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| gimp gimp | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.2.4 3.3.1 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |