Integer overflow in Gimp
CVE-2026-2272
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.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.008 (54.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Gimp — versions 3.0.6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
- Redhat Enterprise_linux — versions 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, issue-tracking, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-2272?
- CVE-2026-2272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gimp, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2026-03-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-2272?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.