CVE-2026-2050 GIMP HDR File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

What is CVE-2026-2050?

CVE-2026-2050 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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-28266.

Weakness: CWE-131, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2050?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gimp Gimp.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2050?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-2050 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-2050 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp

• CVE-2010-4541 Memory corruption in n/a Critical 9.3
• CVE-2009-3909 Integer overflow in n/a Critical 9.3
• CVE-2009-1570 Integer overflow in n/a Critical 9.3
• CVE-2009-0723 Integer overflow in n/a Critical 9.3
• CVE-2009-0733 Memory corruption in n/a Critical 9.3

All Gimp Gimp vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as ALSA-2026:38485, ALSA-2026:38497, CLSA-2026-1784816949, CLSA-2026-1786355228, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2050, GHSA-j4fq-jj5r-8w3h and 11 more.