CVE-2026-40917

Published: Apr 15, 2026 Last Modified: Apr 15, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 5,0
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high

Description

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A flaw was found in GIMP. This vulnerability, a heap buffer over-read in the `icns_slurp()` function, occurs when processing specially crafted ICNS image files. An attacker could provide a malicious ICNS file, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure on systems that process such files.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0001
Percentile
0,0th
Updated

Single Data Point

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125

Out-of-bounds Read

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Availability Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Memory Bypass Protection Mechanism Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Varies By Context
Applicable Platforms
Languages: C, C++, Memory-Unsafe
Technologies: ICS/OT
View CWE Details
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-40917
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-40917
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2458746
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2458746