REDHAT-BUG-2507557: Medium severity GIMP file-icns plugin vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in the file-icns plugin in GIMP, affecting versions 2.99.14 and newer. When applying a decompressed mask during ICNS image processing, the plugin reads from the mask data buffer without verifying if the cursor exceeds the allocated resource size. If a crafted file contains a truncated mask resource, the icnsdecompress function continues reading past the bounds of the buffer. This out-of-bounds read vulnerability results in information disclosure of heap contents, where memory contents are leaked as alpha channel pixel values, or a crash leading to a denial of service if unmapped memory is accessed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GIMP file-icns plugin>=undefined

Event History

Jul 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2507557?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2507557 is medium, rated at 4.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2507557?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2507557, ensure you update to a patched version of the GIMP file-icns plugin that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What versions of GIMP are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2507557?

The affected versions of GIMP related to REDHAT-BUG-2507557 are 2.99.14 and newer.

4

What kind of flaw is described in REDHAT-BUG-2507557?

REDHAT-BUG-2507557 describes a flaw in the file-icns plugin where the plugin does not verify cursor limits when processing a mask, potentially leading to buffer over-read.

5

What are the potential risks of REDHAT-BUG-2507557?

The potential risks of REDHAT-BUG-2507557 include exploitation through crafted files that may lead to unintended data exposure or application instability.

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