CVE-2026-62439 Gimp: gimp: file-pvr plug-in pvr file parsing integer overflow heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability
An integer overflow in GIMP's PowerVR file parser allows attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via crafted files, leading to code execution or crashes.
- 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-2026-62439?
CVE-2026-62439 is a high-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, published on 16 Oct 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 GIMP. An integer overflow occurs in the file-pvr plug-in when calculating memory buffer sizes for image dimensions. By tricking a user into opening or previewing a specially crafted PowerVR (.pvr) file, an attacker can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service (DoS) via an application crash.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-62439?
How do I fix CVE-2026-62439?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-62439 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-62439 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-62439, GHSA-j2fp-ffqv-fqvj, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-62439.