CVE-2026-40917
Gimp: gimp: application crashes or information disclosure via crafted icns image files
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a heap buffer over-read in the `icns_slurp()` function, occurs when processing specially crafted ICNS image files. An attacker could provide a malicious ICNS file, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure on systems that process such files.
INFO
Published Date :
April 15, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 15, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-40917
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] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update GIMP to the latest version.
- Avoid processing untrusted ICNS files.
- Contact vendor for security advisories.
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-2026-40917.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-40917 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2458746 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40917 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40917
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a heap buffer over-read in the `icns_slurp()` function, occurs when processing specially crafted ICNS image files. An attacker could provide a malicious ICNS file, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure on systems that process such files. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-40917 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2458746