RHSA-2026:50817: Important: gimp security update

Published Aug 5, 2026
·
Updated

Important: gimp security update

Other sources

The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is an image composition and editing program. GIMP provides a large image manipulation toolbox, including channel operations and layers, effects, sub-pixel imaging and anti-aliasing, and conversions, all with multi-level undo.Security Fix(es): gimp: GIMP APNG loader heap-buffer-overflow when fcTL width exceeds IHDR width (file-png.c) (CVE-2026-42169) gimp: integer overflow in file-fits plugin causes a heap-based buffer overflow on crafted FITS images (CVE-2026-66758) gimp: out-of-bounds read in file-icns plugin causes information disclosure or crash on crafted ICNS images (CVE-2026-66759) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

36 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
redhat/gimp<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-debugsource<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-debugsource<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-devel-tools-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-devel-tools-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-libs<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-libs<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-libs-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-libs-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-debugsource<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-devel-tools-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-libs<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp-libs-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
redhat/gimp<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
redhat/gimp-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
redhat/gimp-debugsource<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
redhat/gimp-devel-tools-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
redhat/gimp-libs<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
redhat/gimp-libs-debuginfo<3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-devel-tools-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-libs-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-devel-tools-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gimp-libs-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-4.el9_8.9.aa
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade gimp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-66758
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade gimp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-66759
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade gimp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-42169

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:50 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:50 PM
Severity
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:50817?

The severity of RHSA-2026:50817 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:50817?

To fix RHSA-2026:50817, update to the latest version of GIMP provided by Red Hat.

3

What vulnerabilities are associated with RHSA-2026:50817?

RHSA-2026:50817 is associated with buffer overflow and integer overflow vulnerabilities.

4

What software is affected by RHSA-2026:50817?

The affected software includes various GIMP packages such as redhat/gimp, redhat/gimp-debuginfo, and redhat/gimp-devel-tools.

5

When was RHSA-2026:50817 published?

RHSA-2026:50817 was published on August 5, 2026.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203