# CVE-2026-80101: gimp: A flaw was found in the file-xwd plugin in GIMP

CVE-2026-80101 is fixed in gimp on 1 platform, first by OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21869-1, released September 16, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-80101
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 4.4 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0023
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 25, 2026

## Description

A flaw was found in the file-xwd plugin in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted XWD image file, the plugin validates the image width and bytes-per-line parameters independently rather than ensuring their combined values are consistent with the allocated buffer size. This incorrect validation leads to improper bounds checking, causing a heap out-of-bounds read. This issue can result in an application crash, leading to a denial of service or a limited information disclosure of heap memory contents into the produced image.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gimp Debian 14 | 3.2.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-80101](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-80101.md) | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Linux | gimp opensuse-leap 16.0 | 3.0.8-bp160.9.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21869-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21869-1.md) | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Linux | gimp sles 15.7 | 2.10.30-150400.3.74.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4309-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4309-1.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |

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