Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 20, 2026· Updated Feb 26, 2026
GIMP ICNS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-2047
Description
GIMP ICNS 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 ICNS 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-28530.
Affected products
2Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
2- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/merge_requests/2600/diffsmitrevendor-advisory
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-120/mitrex_research-advisory
News mentions
1- ZDI-26-120: GIMP ICNS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityZero Day Initiative · Feb 19, 2026