Buffer overflow in Gimp

CVE-2026-4152

GIMP JP2 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 JP2 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-28863.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.007 (51.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Gimp — versions 3.0.8

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4152?
CVE-2026-4152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gimp, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-04-11.
How severe is CVE-2026-4152?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.