CVE-2026-4887

What it is

A flaw was found in GIMP. This issue is a heap buffer over-read in GIMP PCX file loader due to an off-by-one error. A remote attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PCX image. Successful exploitation could lead to out-of-bounds memory disclosure and a possible application crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-03-26 13:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-05 22:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-03-26 13:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-05 22:18 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-193

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Gimp < 3.2.0
• Gimp 3.2.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

High