GIMP PGM File Parsing Can Let Hackers Run Malicious Code

Summary

A security weakness in GIMP's PGM file handling allows hackers to run malicious code on your computer if you interact with a malicious file or visit a malicious website. This requires user action, but it's still a serious issue that could lead to your system being compromised. To stay safe, make sure to keep your GIMP software up to date with the latest security patches.

What to do

Update debian gimp to version 2.10.22-4+deb11u6.
Update debian gimp to version 2.10.34-1+deb12u9.
Update debian gimp to version 3.0.4-3+deb13u7.
Update debian gimp to version 3.2.0~RC2-1.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions	Fix available
debian	gimp	<= 2.10.22-4+deb11u6	2.10.22-4+deb11u6
debian	gimp	<= 2.10.34-1+deb12u9	2.10.34-1+deb12u9
debian	gimp	<= 3.0.4-3+deb13u7	3.0.4-3+deb13u7
debian	gimp	<= 3.2.0~RC2-1	3.2.0~RC2-1

Original title

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interact...

Original description

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory 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 PGM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28158.

osv CVSS3.1 7.8

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-2044 Vendor Advisory