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CVE-2026-2044

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Published Feb 20, 2026 · updated Jul 15, 2026 · gimp gimp

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory 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 PGM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28158.

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Timeline

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  1. Feb 20, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory 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 PGM files. The issue results from the

  2. Jul 15, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory 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 PGM files. The issue results from the

Affected

  • cpe gimp/gimp3.0.6

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-2044

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-2044

    GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory 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 malic

    nvd.nist.gov

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