GIMP ICO File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

January 30th, 2026
ZDI-26-050 ZDI-CAN-28599

CVE ID

CVE-2026-0797

CVSS Score

7.8 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

GIMP

Affected Products

GIMP

Vulnerability Details

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 ICO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Additional Details

GIMP has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/69cc6b1a6645dc9c4d7b484483dbe6a84b922b9c

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-12-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-01-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-01-30 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Anonymous

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