# CVE-2026-40919: gimp: A flaw was found in GIMP

CVE-2026-40919 is fixed in gimp on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-40919 (version 3.2.2-1), released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-40919
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0033
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 15, 2026

## Description

A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a buffer overflow in the `file-seattle-filmworks` plugin, can be exploited when a user opens a specially crafted Seattle Filmworks file. A remote attacker could leverage this to cause a denial of service (DoS), leading to the plugin crashing and potentially impacting the stability of the GIMP application.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gimp Debian 14 | 3.2.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-40919](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-40919.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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