Redpacketsecurity CVE-2026-106062: Buffer Overflow in GIMP DDS Loader
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- •CVE-2026-106062 affects GIMP's DDS image loader, allowing potential code execution.
- •Attackers must convince users to open malicious DDS files for exploitation.
- •Users should avoid untrusted DDS files until a patch is available.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, CVE-2026-106062, was identified in GIMP's DirectDraw Surface (DDS) loader. This flaw allows local attackers to exploit crafted DDS images, potentially leading to heap corruption and arbitrary code execution within the GIMP process. The vulnerability arises from integer overflow in size calculations, which results in insufficient buffer allocation. Affected systems include workstations and shared design platforms where users may open untrusted images. Users are advised to avoid opening DDS files from untrusted sources. Red Hat published the CVE on October 6, 2026, with a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a high severity level. There is no current evidence of active exploitation, but the risk remains due to the nature of the vulnerability.
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