CVE-2026-2044CWE-908

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High · published February 20, 2026

CVSS v3.0
7.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 specific flaw exists within the parsing of PGM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28158.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01108 · 65.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-908 · Use of Uninitialized Resource
Published
2026-02-20T22:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 FEB 22:23Z
    GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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