CVE-2026-2271: A flaw was found in GIMP's PSP (Paint Shop Pro) file parser

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-2271 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting gimp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw was found in GIMP's PSP (Paint Shop Pro) file parser. A remote attacker could exploit an integer overflow vulnerability in the read_creator_block() function by providing a specially crafted PSP image file. This vulnerability occurs when a 32-bit length value from the file is used for memory allocation without proper validation, leading to a heap overflow and an out-of-bounds write. Successful exploitation could result in an application lev

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2026-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: gimp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-26 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gimp gimp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.0 rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gimp || rpm -q gimp || gimp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gimp sudo apt install gimp=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold gimp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gimp sudo dnf downgrade gimp-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gimp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-2271?

gimp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-2271 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2271 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-2271 affect?

CVE-2026-2271 affects gimp. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A flaw was found in GIMP's PSP (Paint Shop Pro) file parser. A remote attacker could exploit an integer overflow vulnerability in the read_creator_block() function by providing a specially crafted PSP image file. This vulnerability occurs w

How urgent is CVE-2026-2271?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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