Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting gegl package, versions <1:0.4.42-2+deb12u2


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.62% (45th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-GEGL-19165813
  • published22 Aug 2026
  • disclosed10 Jun 2026

Introduced: 10 Jun 2026

CVE-2026-2049  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Echo:latest gegl to version 1:0.4.42-2+deb12u2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream gegl package and not the gegl package as distributed by Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

GIMP HDR File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 HDR files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28618.

CVSS Base Scores

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