CVE-2026-90948 GIMP - Remote Code Execution

GIMP contains a heap-based buffer overflow caused by an integer overflow in ICO file loader during buffer size calculation for embedded PNG images, letting remote attackers execute arbitrary code or cause a crash, exploit requires opening a crafted ICO file.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.23% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
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
14 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-787

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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