CVE-2026-2272 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in GIMP. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing ICO image files, specifically in the `ico_read_info` and `ico_read_icon` functions. This issue arises because a size calculation for image buffers can wrap around due to a 32-bit integer evaluation, allowing oversized image headers to bypass security checks. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted ICO file, leading to a buffer overflow and memory corruption, which may result in an application level denial of service.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gimp	Gimp	3.0.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2272Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2438428ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/15617ExploitIssue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2438428ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/15617ExploitIssue Tracking

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-2272?

CVE-2026-2272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in GIMP. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing ICO image files, specifically in the `ico_read_info` and `ico_read_icon` functions. This issue arises because a size ...

How severe is CVE-2026-2272?

CVE-2026-2272 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2272?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gimp Gimp, Redhat Enterprise Linux.