CVE-2026-59087 Memory corruption in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
A heap buffer overflow in GIMP's Seattle Filmworks loader allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-59087?
CVE-2026-59087 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 10 Aug 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
A flaw was found in the GIMP image manipulation program, specifically within its Seattle Filmworks file loader. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted Seattle Filmworks file. This could lead to a heap overflow, allowing the attacker to write several kilobytes of controlled data beyond the intended memory buffer. Such an overflow can result in memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-59087?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Gimp Gimp, Redhat Enterprise Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2026-59087?
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-2026-59087 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-59087 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-59087, GHSA-hh4m-xc2h-qj94, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-59087.