Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting gimp package, versions [0,]
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- published4 Jul 2026
- disclosed3 Jul 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 3 Jul 2026
CVE-2026-58379 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
A fix was pushed into the master branch but not yet published.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the read_channel_data function when processing Paint Shop Pro (PSP) image files. An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PSP image file.
Workaround
This vulnerability can be mitigated by avoiding the opening of untrusted Paint Shop Pro (PSP) image files and only processing image files from trusted sources. If the application is not essential, consider removing it to eliminate the attack surface.