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Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Rocky Linux GIMP and Kernel

Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Rocky Linux GIMP and Kernel

First seen 3 Sep 2026, 07:00 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 4, 2026 at 05:45 UTC
  • •Critical vulnerabilities in GIMP and kernel modules for Rocky Linux 8 and 10.
  • •Remote code execution risks require immediate patching to mitigate threats.
  • •CVSS scores available for detailed vulnerability severity assessment.

Rocky Linux has released advisories for critical vulnerabilities affecting GIMP and the kernel. The GIMP vulnerabilities, identified in module.gimp and related packages, affect Rocky Linux 8, while the kernel advisory pertains to Rocky Linux 10. The updates include multiple packages with potential remote code execution risks. Affected packages include gimp, pygtk2, and kernel modules, with CVSS scores available for each vulnerability. System administrators are urged to apply the patches immediately to mitigate risks. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant threat to users of these systems. The advisories highlight the importance of maintaining up-to-date systems to prevent exploitation.

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Timeline

2026-09-02
Rocky Linux GIMP advisory released
An update was issued for multiple GIMP-related packages in Rocky Linux 8 due to critical vulnerabilities.
Linuxsecurity
2026-09-02
Rocky Linux kernel advisory released
An update was issued for the kernel in Rocky Linux 10 addressing critical vulnerabilities.
Linuxsecurity

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