ZDI-26-633: GIMP PSP File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 9, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-4153.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GIMP=
Event History
Sep 9, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What does an attacker need to do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must induce the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious PSP file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution on the affected GIMP installation.
2
Is this vulnerability exploitable without user interaction?
No. Exploitation requires user interaction because the target must visit attacker-controlled content or open a malicious file.