ZDI-26-633: GIMP PSP File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI disclosed a CVSS 7.8 integer overflow in GIMP's PSP file parser that enables remote code execution when users open malicious files.
ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-633 for an integer overflow in GIMP's parsing of PSP image files. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, but exploitation requires user interaction such as opening a malicious file. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8 and the issue is tracked as CVE-2026-4153.
- Integer overflow in GIMP PSP file parsing
- Requires user interaction to exploit
- ZDI rated the issue CVSS 7.8
- Tracked as CVE-2026-4153
Vulnerabilities mentionedAll →
| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Flags | Affected | Exposure | Published |
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| CVE-2026-4153 | GIMP PSP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. GIMP PSP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PSP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28874. NVD description · AI analysis pending | 7.8 | <1% |
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-4153.
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