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CVE-2026-2044Disclosure(gimp / gimp)

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

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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Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Vendor / third-party advisories
Other references
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-908

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • gimp

Threat summary

  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-02-20); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
gimp
Products
gimp

1 version affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-02-20: 1Mentions · 2026-02-24: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-20: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-24: 102-2002-24
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • PulsePatch.io@pulsepatchio
    Disclosure

    `GIMP` users: A high-severity RCE vulnerability (CVE-2026-2044) exists in PGM file parsing. User interaction is required for exploitation. Exercise caution with untrusted PGM files. #GIMP #RCE #infosec https://www.pulsepatch.io/posts/gimp-pgm-file-parsing-uninitialized-memory-rce-cve-2026-2044

    Post summary

    A high‑severity RCE vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑2044) in GIMP’s PGM file parsing has been disclosed, requiring user interaction for exploitation.

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  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-2044 GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected install… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-2044

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026-2044, a GIMP PGM parsing flaw that permits remote code execution, but does not provide details on patches, exploitation, or PoC.

    0000068
    56.4K followersView on X
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PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
Appgimpgimp3.0.6--

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