CVE-2026-0797
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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GIMP ICO File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 ICO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28599.
Analysis
GIMP's ICO file parser fails to properly validate buffer lengths, enabling heap-based buffer overflow when processing malicious image files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution on affected systems by tricking users into opening specially crafted ICO files. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running GIMP and assess exposure in your environment. Within 7 days: Deploy available vendor patch to all affected GIMP installations prioritizing systems handling untrusted image files or accessible from external networks. …
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