Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted lighting preset file, the Lighting Effects filter does not properly validate the number of light sources. This can lead to an out-of-bounds write, corrupting memory. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a malicious preset file, potentially causing a crash or enabling arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-90947
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2533005
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16682
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90947?
CVE-2026-90947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted lighting preset file, the Lighting Effects filter does not properly validate the number of light sources. This can lead to an out-of-bound...
How severe is CVE-2026-90947?
CVE-2026-90947 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90947?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.