CVE-2026-40919: Gimp: gimp: denial of service via specially crafted seattle filmworks file

Published Apr 15, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a buffer overflow in the file-seattle-filmworks plugin, can be exploited when a user opens a specially crafted Seattle Filmworks file. A remote attacker could leverage this to cause a denial of service (DoS), leading to the plugin crashing and potentially impacting the stability of the GIMP application.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GIMP GIMP file-seattle-filmworks plugin
GIMP GIMP
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-40919?

CVE-2026-40919 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-40919?

To fix CVE-2026-40919, users should update the GIMP file-seattle-filmworks plugin to the latest version.

3

What causes CVE-2026-40919?

CVE-2026-40919 is caused by a buffer overflow in the GIMP file-seattle-filmworks plugin when handling specially crafted Seattle Filmworks files.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-40919?

CVE-2026-40919 can be exploited by a remote attacker by enticing a user to open a malicious Seattle Filmworks file.

5

What should I do if I cannot update for CVE-2026-40919?

If an update for CVE-2026-40919 is not possible, avoid opening suspicious Seattle Filmworks files until a fix is available.

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