CVE-2026-18309
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
7.8
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
- Record
CVE-2026-18309- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2026-63458
7.8
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
- Record
EUVD-2026-63458- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-vrp8-qfgv-rprj
7.8
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability...
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
- Record
GHSA-vrp8-qfgv-rprj- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
7.8
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
- Record
CVE-2026-18309- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
7.8
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
- Record
CVE-2026-18309- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2026-18309
7.8
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-18309- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSVOESA-2026-3415
7.8
gimp security update
The GIMP is an image composition and editing program, which can be used for creating logos and other graphics for Web pages. The GIMP offers many tools and filters, and provides a large image manipulation toolbox, including channel operations and layers, effects, subpixel imaging and antialiasing, and conversions, together with multilevel undo. The GIMP offers a scripting facility, but many of the included scripts rely on fonts that we cannot distribute.
Security Fix(es):
A vulnerability was found in GIMP (Image Processing Software) (affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.(CVE-2026-18301)
A vulnerability was found in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) TIF file parser. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.(CVE-2026-18302)
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in the TIF file parser of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). The vulnerability is classified as critical. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. This vulnerability could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.(CVE-2026-18303)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GIMP (Image Processing Software). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.(CVE-2026-18304)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GIMP (Image Processing Software) in the TIF file parser. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.(CVE-2026-18305)
An integer overflow vulnerability was found in the SGI file parser of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). The vulnerability is classified as critical with CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact, it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.(CVE-2026-18306)
A vulnerability was found in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). It has been rated as critical. The TIF file parser performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.(CVE-2026-18308)
A vulnerability classified as critical has…
- Record
OESA-2026-3415- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2026-18309
7.8
GIMP APNG File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 APNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29401.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-18309- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2026-0578 No score
Updated gimp packages fix security vulnerabilities
This update to v. 3.2.8 fixes several security issues.
- Record
MGASA-2026-0578- Updated
- 2026-11-07
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2026:11771-1 No score
gimp-3.2.6-1.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the gimp-3.2.6-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2026:11771-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
gimpDebian:14 |
before 3.2.6-1, plus listed versions 3.0.4-33.0.4-43.0.4-53.0.4-63.0.4-6.1 Show 14 moreShow less3.0.4-6.23.0.6-13.2.0-13.2.0~RC2-13.2.0~RC2-23.2.0~RC2-33.2.0~RC2-3.13.2.0~RC2-3.23.2.0~RC2-3.33.2.0~RC3-13.2.2-13.2.4-13.2.4-23.2.4-3 |
3.2.6-1 |
gimpMageia:10 From an advisory covering 28 CVEs |
before 3.2.8-1.mga10 | 3.2.8-1.mga10 |
gimpopenEuler:24.03-LTS-SP4 From an advisory covering 8 CVEs |
before 3.2.4-6.oe2403sp4 | 3.2.4-6.oe2403sp4 |
gimpUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 2.8.14-1ubuntu22.8.14-1.2ubuntu12.8.16-1ubuntu12.8.16-1ubuntu1.12.8.16-1ubuntu1.1+esm12.8.16-1ubuntu1.1+esm22.8.16-1ubuntu1.1+esm3 |
None known |
gimpUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 2.8.20-12.8.20-1.12.8.20-22.8.22-12.8.22-1ubuntu0.1~esm12.8.22-1ubuntu0.1~esm22.8.22-1ubuntu0.1~esm3 |
None known |
gimpUbuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 2.10.8-22.10.14-22.10.14-2build12.10.14-2ubuntu12.10.14-3 Show 5 moreShow less2.10.18-12.10.18-1ubuntu0.12.10.18-1ubuntu0.1+esm12.10.18-1ubuntu0.1+esm22.10.18-1ubuntu0.1+esm3 |
None known |
gimpUbuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 2.10.24-22.10.28-12.10.30-12.10.30-1build12.10.30-1ubuntu0.12.10.30-1ubuntu0.1+esm12.10.30-1ubuntu0.1+esm22.10.30-1ubuntu0.1+esm3 |
None known |
gimpUbuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 2.10.34-12.10.36-12.10.36-22.10.36-3build22.10.36-3build3 Show 4 moreShow less2.10.36-3ubuntu0.24.04.12.10.36-3ubuntu0.24.04.1+esm12.10.36-3ubuntu0.24.04.1+esm22.10.36-3ubuntu0.24.04.1+esm3 |
None known |
gimpUbuntu:26.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 3.2.2-13.2.4-13.2.4-23.2.4-33.2.6-1 |
None known |
gimpUbuntu:26.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 3.0.4-6.13.0.4-6.23.0.6-13.2.0~RC2-23.2.0~RC2-3 Show 7 moreShow less3.2.0~RC2-3.13.2.0~RC2-3.23.2.0~RC2-3.33.2.0~RC3-13.2.0-13.2.2-13.2.2-1ubuntu0.26.04.1 |
None known |
gimpopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 9 CVEs |
before 3.2.6-1.1 | 3.2.6-1.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, aliases, references | OSV | |
| affected, facts | ||
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2026-18309 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Gimp, published August 20, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.47%, the 40th percentile. Fixed in gimp 3.2.6-1.
References
zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-462
gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/c760c8309d18bdf5259f1e04ced0779462c7c636
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18309
github.com/advisories/GHSA-vrp8-qfgv-rprj
github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/18xxx/CVE-2026-18309.json
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-18309
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advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2026-0578.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=36194
lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LUXP5VNBOZ64AC65YKLO3MBCA4XXR3YS
lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00381.html
gimp.org/news/2026/09/10/gimp-3-2-6-released
lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/AXAWJZC67JFATQTC4ZYX23XZMXR7SZXO
lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00421.html
lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/C7EXHOBQOGSI72FUDZQDNV4DYSYL6PXM
gimp.org/news/2026/11/02/gimp-3-2-8-released
openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail?id=openEuler-SA-2026-3415
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18301
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18302
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18303
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18304
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18305
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18306
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18308
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-18309
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-18309
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18301
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18302
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18306
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18309
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-78465
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-78475
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-79902
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-80101
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-82330
Left out here: the rest of 1 source description. The JSON record has them.