CVE-2026-40917
Medium
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a heap buffer over-read in the `icns_slurp()` function, occurs when processing specially crafted ICNS image files. An attacker could provide a malicious ICNS file, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure on systems that process such files.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Gimp
PublishedApr 15, 2026
First seenApr 15, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-125Out-of-bounds read
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gimp gimp | No range specified | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 | — |
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