SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-6694

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.15% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-03 · Last synced 2026-09-02

CyberRota Analysis

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The file-png plugin in GIMP is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow due to an oversized tRNS chunk in a crafted Animated Portable Network Graphics (APNG) image. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the plugin, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) for users. Organizations using GIMP, particularly those relying on the file-png plugin for image processing, should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate potential disruptions.

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CVE
CVE-2026-6694
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.15%

Original NVD Description

A flaw was found in GIMP's file-png plugin. A remote attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious Animated Portable Network Graphics (APNG) image containing an oversized tRNS chunk. This can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121), causing the file-png plugin to crash and resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the user.