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7.8
GIMP May Let Attackers Run Code on Your Computer
CVE-2026-4153
Summary
GIMP, a popular image editing software, has a security flaw that could allow hackers to run malicious code on your computer if you open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website. This means that users of GIMP need to be cautious when opening files from unknown sources or clicking on links from untrusted websites. To stay safe, it's a good idea to keep GIMP up to date with the latest security patches.
Original title
GIMP PSP 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 in...
Original description
GIMP PSP 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 PSP 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-28874.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PSP 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-28874.
nvd CVSS3.0
7.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-122
Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Published: 11 Apr 2026 · Updated: 11 Apr 2026 · First seen: 11 Apr 2026