# CVE-2026-79902: gimp: A flaw was found in the Seattle FilmWorks plugin in GIMP

CVE-2026-79902 is fixed in gimp on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-79902 (version 3.2.6-1), released September 18, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-79902
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0027
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 26, 2026

## Description

A flaw was found in the Seattle FilmWorks plugin in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted SFW image file, the plugin allocates a Variable-Length Array (VLA) on the stack without integer overflow checks, causing an unbounded stack allocation. This issue leads to an application crash, resulting in a denial of service.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gimp Debian 14 | 3.2.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-79902](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-79902.md) | Sep 18, 2026 |

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