Out-of-bounds Write Affecting gimp:2.8/python2-cairo-devel package, versions <0:1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4267+35168c80


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.13% (3rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-GIMP-21348057
  • published21 Oct 2026
  • disclosed5 Oct 2026

Introduced: 5 Oct 2026

NewCVE-2026-90947  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 gimp:2.8/python2-cairo-devel to version 0:1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4267+35168c80 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:84744.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream gimp:2.8/python2-cairo-devel package and not the gimp:2.8/python2-cairo-devel package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted lighting preset file, the Lighting Effects filter does not properly validate the number of light sources. This can lead to an out-of-bounds write, corrupting memory. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a malicious preset file, potentially causing a crash or enabling arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Base Scores

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