CVE-2026-2045
Received Received - Intake
Out-of-Bounds Write in GIMP XWD Parsing Enables RCE

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-24

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28265.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-02-24
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-2045
EUVD
EUVD-2026-7575
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Vendor Product Version / Range
gimp gimp 3.0.6
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the GIMP software, specifically in the way it parses XWD files. It is an out-of-bounds write flaw caused by improper validation of user-supplied data, which allows writing past the end of an allocated buffer.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a malicious XWD file or visiting a malicious page, which requires user interaction.

Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process running GIMP.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution on your system if you open a malicious XWD file or visit a malicious page while using GIMP.

An attacker could gain control over the affected system with the same privileges as the user running GIMP, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further attacks.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening or interacting with untrusted XWD files in GIMP, as exploitation requires user interaction such as opening a malicious file.

Additionally, ensure that your GIMP installation is updated to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched.

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