A flaw was found in the file-xwd plugin in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted XWD image file, the plugin validates the image width and bytes-per-line parameters independently rather than ensuring their combined values are consistent with the allocated buffer size. This incorrect validation leads to improper bounds checking, causing a heap out-of-bounds read. This issue can result in an application crash, leading to a denial of service or a limited information disclosure of heap memory contents into the produced image.
CVE-2026-80101
CVSS base score
4.4 (v3.1)
Severity
MEDIUM
Attack vector
Local
Weakness
CWE-125
Last modified
November 6, 2026
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Affected products
gimp gimp
redhat enterprise linux
References
- access.redhat.com Vendor Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com Permissions Required
- gitlab.gnome.org Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- gitlab.gnome.org Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory