Integer overflow in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

CVE-2026-78465

A flaw was found in the file-pcx plugin in GIMP, affecting 32-bit builds only. When processing a PCX image file, the plugin calculates memory allocation sizes based on the image dimensions and the number of color planes. If a crafted file sets the number of planes to 4 alongside sufficiently large dimensions, the calculation exceeds the 32-bit integer limit and overflows, resulting in an undersized heap-based buffer allocation. This integer overflow issue results in a heap-based buffer overflow when the plugin subsequently writes image data into the undersized buffer, causing memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/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-2026-78465?
CVE-2026-78465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2026-08-24.
How severe is CVE-2026-78465?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.