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7.8
GIMP Can Run Malicious Code from Files
CVE-2026-2045
Summary
If you use GIMP and open a specially crafted file, a hacker can run malicious code on your computer. This is a serious issue because it lets hackers take control of your computer. To stay safe, make sure you only open files from trusted sources and don't click on suspicious links or open attachments from unknown senders.
Original title
GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interacti...
Original description
GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28265.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28265.
osv CVSS3.1
7.8
Published: 20 Feb 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026