# CVE-2026-6695: gimp: A flaw was found in GIMP

CVE-2026-6695 is fixed in gimp on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-6695 (version 3.2.4-1), released August 4, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6695
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0034
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 3, 2026

## Description

A flaw was found in GIMP. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PAA (Paint Shop Pro Array) image file. This vulnerability, a heap-based out-of-bounds write in the decode_lzss() function of the PAA file format plugin, allows data to be written beyond the intended memory buffer. This could lead to heap metadata corruption and potentially enable the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gimp Debian 14 | 3.2.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-6695](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-6695.md) | Aug 4, 2026 |

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