Use of Uninitialized Resource Affecting gimp:2.8/gimp package, versions <2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf.5


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.97% (58th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-GIMP-15758176
  • published23 Mar 2026
  • disclosed10 Mar 2026

Introduced: 10 Mar 2026

CVE-2026-2044  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-908  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 gimp:2.8/gimp to version 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf.5 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:5113.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream gimp:2.8/gimp package and not the gimp:2.8/gimp package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

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 Base Scores

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