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vulnerabilityCVE-2026-2044
Name
CVE-2026-2044
Source
NVD ( link)Debian ( link)
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.
Published Date
Updated Date
Workaround
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Analysis#


Affected Component
Analysis
gimp
Patched

Vulnerability Ratings#


7.8
other
NaN
other

Others affected components#


Name
Project
Project Version
Version
Status
yocto
kirkstone
2.10.30
Not Affected
yocto
master
3.2.4
Not Affected

Resolved with patches#


gimp (yocto:scarthgap)

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Title
Author
Resolve
1
ZDI-CAN-28158: use g_malloc0 instead of g_malloc
Gabriele Barbero <barbero.gabriele03@gmail.com>
CVE-2026-2044