Buffer overflow in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

CVE-2026-90948

A flaw was found in GIMP's ICO file loader. When processing an ICO file containing an embedded PNG image, an integer overflow can occur during the calculation of the required buffer size. This leads to an undersized buffer being allocated, causing a heap-based buffer overflow when the decoded pixel data is written. A remote attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious ICO file, which, when opened, could lead to arbitrary code execution or a crash.

Vulnerability class: Buffer 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-2026-90948?
CVE-2026-90948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-90948?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.