CVE-2026-2049 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2026-2049: GIMP HDR File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User inter

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations. First disclosed: 2026-06-10.

CVSS v3:HIGH · 7.8(NVD-published)

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2026-2049 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gegl→ fixed in1:0.4.26-2+deb11u2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gegl
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gegl→ fixed in1:0.4.42-2+deb12u2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gegl
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gegl→ fixed in1:0.4.62-2+deb13u2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gegl
```

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