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CVE-2026-40917

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.0
Updated Apr 17, 2026
GIMP
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.0 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read)
Vendor GIMP
Public PoC No

A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a heap buffer over-read in the `icns_slurp()` function, occurs when processing specially crafted ICNS image files. An attacker could provide a malicious ICNS file, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure on systems that process such files.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)