Executive Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in GIMP's APNG file parser allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-92183, has a CVSS score of 7.8 and was disclosed by Zero Day Initiative (ZDI-26-713).

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Zero Day Initiative - Published Date: 2026-09-16T05:00:00+00:00 - Category: cves

Original Description: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-92183.

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