CVE 7.8 HIGH

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability_CVE-2026-2044

7.8 / 10
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-2044
Source zdi
Published Feb 20, 2026 at 22:23

Affected Product

Vendor GIMP
Product GIMP
Version 3.0.6
Affected Versions GIMP GIMP 3.0.6

CWE Classification

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