CVE-2026-112257 GIMP - Buffer Overflow

GIMP contains a heap out-of-bounds read and write caused by improper BGR-to-RGB channel swap in PSD thumbnail loader, letting attackers cause crash or arbitrary code execution when victim opens crafted PSD file.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
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Details

Type
Buffer Overflow
Impact
Remote Code Execution, Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
19 October 2026
Updated
20 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-121

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version of GIMP.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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