CVE-2026-6695: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hhpf-5jpm-6q9g
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-805
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-6695 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-805: Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses a sequential operation to read or write a buffer, but it uses an incorrect length value that causes it to access memory that is outside of the bounds of the buffer.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-6695 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-6695
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hhpf-5jpm-6q9g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-805: Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-6695

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-6695, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-805: Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value, where the product uses a sequential operation to read or write a buffer, but it uses an incorrect length value that causes it to access memory that is outside of the bounds of the buffer. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A flaw was found in GIMP. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PAA (Paint Shop Pro Array) image file. This vulnerability, a heap-based out-of-bounds write in the decode_lzss() function of the PAA file format plugin, allows data to be written beyond the intended memory buffer. This could lead to heap metadata corruption and potentially enable the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-6695 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6695
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6695
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2459780

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6695?
CVE-2026-6695 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-805: Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-6695?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-6695?
CVE-2026-6695 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-6695?
CVE-2026-6695 is classified under CWE-805: Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value (The product uses a sequential operation to read or write a buffer, but it uses an incorrect length value that causes it to access memory that is outside of the bounds of the buffer.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-6695?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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