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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing ICO image files, specifically in the `ico_read_info` and `ico_read_icon` functions. This issue arises because a size calculation for image buffers can wrap around due to a 32-bit integer evaluation, allowing oversized image headers to bypass security checks. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted ICO file, leading to a buffer overflow and memory corruption, which may result in an application level denial of service.
Basic Information
ID
CVE-2026-2272
Source
redhat
Published
Mar 26, 2026 at 20:00
Modified
Apr 3, 2026 at 20:25
Affected Product
Vendor
Red Hat
Product
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6