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CVE-2026-2044— GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Affected
GIMP GIMP
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

GIMP是GIMP团队的一款开源的位图图像编辑器。 GIMP存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于解析PGM文件时内存未正确初始化，可能导致远程代码执行。

AI Predicted 8.8 Difficulty: Easy EPSS 0.97% · P59

Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI

T1203 · Exploitation for Client Execution

Affected Version Matrix 1

VendorProduct Version RangeStatus
GIMP GIMP 3.0.6 affected
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-2044

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对未经初始化资源的使用
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
GIMP 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
GIMP是GIMP团队的一款开源的位图图像编辑器。 GIMP存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于解析PGM文件时内存未正确初始化，可能导致远程代码执行。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
GIMP GIMP 3.0.6 -

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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2026-2044

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-2044 (1)

Same Patch Batch · GIMP · 2026-02-20 · 5 CVEs total

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CVE-2026-2045 GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-2047 GIMP ICNS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-2048 GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: GIMP
Same vendor: GIMP
Same weakness: CWE-908

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