CVE-2026-40917

Published Apr 15, 2026

Last updated a day ago

Overview

Description
A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a heap buffer over-read in the `icns_slurp()` function, occurs when processing specially crafted ICNS image files. An attacker could provide a malicious ICNS file, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure on systems that process such files.
Source
secalert@redhat.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
gimp, enterprise_linux

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.1
Impact score
5.2
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secalert@redhat.com
CWE-125

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations