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CVE-2026-112261

Gimp: gimp: use-after-free in xcf loader via prop_selected_path

CVSS score

7.8

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.8

Published

3 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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GIMP XCF Loader Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Sources read

1

Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

A flaw was found in GIMP where a use-after-free can occur in the xcf loader via prop_selected_path. Opening a crafted XCF that selects a path and then fails to load that path can cause a crash in the main process and potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability is critical because it can cause crashes in the main process and potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. Attackers can exploit this via user interaction to pose security risks to affected systems.

What should be done?

  • Follow vendor advisories
  • Check related sources for updates
  • Avoid opening untrusted XCF files
Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

GIMP içinde, prop_selected_path kullanan xcf yükleyicisinde bir use-after-free zafiyeti bulunmaktadır.

Zafiyet, ana süreçte çökmeye ve potansiyel olarak rastgele kod yürütülmesine yol açabilir.

Etkilenen ürünler arasında Red Hat Enterprise Linux sürümleri yer almaktadır.

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A flaw was found in GIMP. Opening a crafted XCF that selects a path and then fails to load that path can cause a use-after-free in the main process, leading to a crash and potentially arbitrary code execution.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-416

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-112261 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 5

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.8CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
7.8CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-112261 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.8 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityHighAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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