Integer overflow in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

CVE-2026-66758

A flaw was found in the file-fits plugin in GIMP. When processing a FITS image file, the plugin calculates memory allocation sizes using signed 32-bit integers for width and height. If a crafted file sets both values to large values, their…

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-66758?
CVE-2026-66758 is a high-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-07-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-66758?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.