Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-2044

GIMP GIMP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 PGM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28158.

CVSS: 8.8
EPSS: 0.97%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.02.21

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.97%

Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: GIMP GIMP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support
Affected versions: >= 3.0.6, 3.0.6
Fixed versions: No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that GIMP GIMP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-908