Vulnerability Description
A one-byte out-of-bounds heap read flaw was found in GIMP's uncompressed DDS image loader. When a user opens an uncompressed DDS image, the file-dds plug-in performs an unconditional one-byte look-ahead after processing the final pixel. This may cause the plug-in to crash if the byte immediately following the pixel buffer is inaccessible; no information disclosure or code execution has been demonstrated.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-96546
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2539601
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16802
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16802
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-96546?
CVE-2026-96546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.5 (LOW). A one-byte out-of-bounds heap read flaw was found in GIMP's uncompressed DDS image loader. When a user opens an uncompressed DDS image, the file-dds plug-in performs an unconditional one-byte look-ahe...
How severe is CVE-2026-96546?
CVE-2026-96546 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-96546?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.