CVE-2026-2044
HIGHGIMP - RCE via PGM File Parsing
Title source: llmDescription
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.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0006
EPSS Percentile
19.5%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Classification
CWE
CWE-908
Status
published
Affected Products (1)
gimp/gimp
Timeline
Published
Feb 20, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 21, 2026