What is the severity of ZDI-23-1592?

The severity of ZDI-23-1592 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which software is affected by ZDI-23-1592?

GIMP software versions prior to 2.10.36 are affected by ZDI-23-1592.

How does ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability allow remote code execution?

ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in the parsing of DDS files in GIMP.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1592. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Where can I find more information about ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability?

You can find more information about ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability at the following references: [1](http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/), [2](https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/), [3](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/)

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ZDI-23-1592

high

7.8

14/11/2023

16/1/2024

ZDI-23-1592: GIMP DDS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Nov 14 2023(Updated: )

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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GIMP GIMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1592?
The severity of ZDI-23-1592 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by ZDI-23-1592?
GIMP software versions prior to 2.10.36 are affected by ZDI-23-1592.
How does ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability allow remote code execution?
ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in the parsing of DDS files in GIMP.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1592. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Where can I find more information about ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability?
You can find more information about ZDI-23-1592 vulnerability at the following references: [1](http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/), [2](https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/), [3](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/)

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