Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the file-pvr plugin in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted PVR image file, the VQ (compressed) decoder does not properly perform memory bounds checking. This missing validation results in a heap out-of-bounds read. This issue can result in an application crash, leading to a denial of service or a limited information disclosure of heap memory contents.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gimp | Gimp | <= 3.3.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-82330Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2525615Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16586Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16586Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-82330?
CVE-2026-82330 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in the file-pvr plugin in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted PVR image file, the VQ (compressed) decoder does not properly perform memory bounds checking. This missing validati...
How severe is CVE-2026-82330?
CVE-2026-82330 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-82330?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gimp Gimp, Redhat Enterprise Linux.