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CVE-2023-44442: GIMP PSD 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 PSD 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 arbitrary code in the context of the current process. '''

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
redhat/GIMP<2.10.36
2.10.36
GIMP

Remedy

https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/985c0a20e18b5b3b8a48ee9cb12287b1d5732d3d

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-44442?

    CVE-2023-44442 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-44442?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-44442?

    CVE-2023-44442 affects GIMP versions 2.10.8-2 to 2.10.34-1.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-44442?

    To fix CVE-2023-44442, you should update GIMP to version 2.10.36 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-44442?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-44442 at the following references: [MITRE CVE](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-44442), [Zero Day Initiative](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1594/), [GIMP news](https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/#fixed-vulnerabilities).

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