A flaw was found in GIMP. An integer overflow vulnerability exists when processing ICO image files, specifically in the `ico_read_info` and `ico_read_icon` functions. This issue arises because a size calculation for image buffers can wrap around due to a 32-bit integer evaluation, allowing oversized image headers to bypass security checks. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted ICO file, leading to a buffer overflow and memory corruption, which may result in an application level denial of service.
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Information
Published : 2026-03-26 21:17
Updated : 2026-03-30 13:26
NVD link : CVE-2026-2272
Mitre link : CVE-2026-2272
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-2272
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CWE
CWE-190
Integer Overflow or Wraparound
