CVE-2026-2272
Gimp: gimp: memory corruption due to integer overflow in ico file handling
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing ICO image files, specifically in the `ico_read_info` and `ico_read_icon` functions. This issue arises because a size calculation for image buffers can wrap around due to a 32-bit integer evaluation, allowing oversized image headers to bypass security checks. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted ICO file, leading to a buffer overflow and memory corruption, which may result in an application level denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
March 26, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 26, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-2272
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GIMP to the latest version.
- Avoid opening untrusted ICO files.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-2272.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2272 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2438428 | |
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/15617 |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/15617 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in GIMP. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing ICO image files, specifically in the `ico_read_info` and `ico_read_icon` functions. This issue arises because a size calculation for image buffers can wrap around due to a 32-bit integer evaluation, allowing oversized image headers to bypass security checks. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted ICO file, leading to a buffer overflow and memory corruption, which may result in an application level denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-190 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2272 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2438428