# CVE-2026-2272: gimp: A flaw was found in GIMP

CVE-2026-2272 is fixed in gimp on 1 platform, first by SUSE-SU-2026:0604-1, released February 24, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2272
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0087
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 24, 2026

## Description

A flaw was found in GIMP. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing ICO image files, specifically in the `ico_read_info` and `ico_read_icon` functions. This issue arises because a size calculation for image buffers can wrap around due to a 32-bit integer evaluation, allowing oversized image headers to bypass security checks. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted ICO file, leading to a buffer overflow and memory corruption, which may result in an application level denial of service.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gimp Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.10.34-1+deb12u8 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2272](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-2272.md) | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gimp Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.0.4-3+deb13u6 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2272](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-2272.md) | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gimp Debian 14 | 3.2.0~RC2-3.2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2272](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-2272.md) | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gimp opensuse-leap 15.6 | 2.10.30-150400.3.44.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:0604-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-0604-1.md) | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Linux | gimp sles 15.7 | 2.10.30-150400.3.44.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:0604-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-0604-1.md) | Feb 24, 2026 |

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