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Vulnerability · Published Feb 20, 2026 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2026-2044GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in GIMP from GIMP. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 66% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 34.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
AlmaLinux:8gimp2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf.5ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:9gimp2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.4ALSA-2026:4173
AlmaLinux:8gimp-devel2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf.5ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8gimp-devel-tools2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf.5ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8gimp-libs2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf.5ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:9gimp-libs2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.4ALSA-2026:4173
AlmaLinux:8pygobject22.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801cALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygobject2-codegen2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cfALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygobject2-codegen2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801cALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygobject2-devel2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cfALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygobject2-devel2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801cALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygobject2-doc2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801cALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygobject2-doc2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cfALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygtk22.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygtk2-codegen2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygtk2-devel2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8pygtk2-doc2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900ALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8python2-cairo1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801cALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8python2-cairo-devel1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801cALSA-2026:5113
AlmaLinux:8python2-cairo-devel1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cfALSA-2026:5113
Debian:12gimp2.10.34-1+deb12u9DSA-6156-1
Debian:12gimp2.10.34-1+deb12u9DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2044
Debian:13gimp3.0.4-3+deb13u7DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2044
Debian:13gimp3.0.4-3+deb13u7DSA-6156-1
Debian:14gimp3.2.0~RC2-1DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2044
Rocky Linux:8gimp2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+40075+a21479b4.4RLSA-2026:5113
Rocky Linux:8gimp2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+1998+a08ccc48.2RLSA-2026:5113
Rocky Linux:8gimp2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0RLSA-2026:5113
Rocky Linux:8gimp2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+40033+6fd27379.3RLSA-2026:5113
Rocky Linux:9gimp2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.4RLSA-2026:4173
Rocky Linux:8pygobject20:2.28.7-5.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0RLSA-2026:5113
Rocky Linux:8pygtk20:2.24.0-25.module+el8.9.0+1723+9bc93544RLSA-2026:5113
Rocky Linux:8python2-pycairo0:1.16.3-7.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0RLSA-2026:5113
Ubuntu:25.10gimpno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2026-2044

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
GIMP GIMP 3.0.6

Weakness: CWE-908 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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