CVE-2023-44441: GIMP DDS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Nov 16 2023(Updated: )
From the ZDI report: ''' 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 specific flaw exists within the parsing of DDS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. '''
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/GIMP | <2.10.36 | 2.10.36 |
| debian/gimp | 2.10.22-4+deb11u2 2.10.22-4+deb11u1 2.10.34-1+deb12u2 2.10.34-1+deb12u1 3.0.0~RC2-1 | |
| GIMP |
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Reference Links
- https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2249939
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0675
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0702
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0716
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2249938
- https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/#fixed-vulnerabilities
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/7db71cd0b6e36c454aa0d2d3efeec7e636db4dbc
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/e92f279c97282a2b20dca0d923db7465f2057703
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/9dda8139e4d07e3a273436eda993fef32555edbe
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/10069
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-44441
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-44441
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44441
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-44441
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-44441
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-44441?
CVE-2023-44441 is a vulnerability in GIMP that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited if the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-44441?
The severity of CVE-2023-44441 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected?
GIMP versions up to and including 2.10.36-1 on Ubuntu, and versions up to and including 2.10.34-1 on Debian, are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2023-44441?
To fix CVE-2023-44441, update GIMP to version 2.10.36-1 on Ubuntu or version 2.10.34-1 on Debian.
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