What is the severity of ZDI-23-1594?

The severity of ZDI-23-1594 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which software is affected by ZDI-23-1594?

The GIMP software, specifically GIMP version 2.10.36 and earlier, is affected by ZDI-23-1594.

How does ZDI-23-1594 vulnerability allow remote code execution?

ZDI-23-1594 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parsing of PSD files in GIMP.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1594?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1594. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

How can I fix ZDI-23-1594?

To fix ZDI-23-1594, users should update their GIMP software to version 2.10.36 or later, as this vulnerability has been addressed in the release.

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ZDI-23-1594

high

7.8

14/11/2023

16/1/2024

ZDI-23-1594: GIMP PSD 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 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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GIMP GIMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1594?
The severity of ZDI-23-1594 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by ZDI-23-1594?
The GIMP software, specifically GIMP version 2.10.36 and earlier, is affected by ZDI-23-1594.
How does ZDI-23-1594 vulnerability allow remote code execution?
ZDI-23-1594 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parsing of PSD files in GIMP.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1594?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1594. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
How can I fix ZDI-23-1594?
To fix ZDI-23-1594, users should update their GIMP software to version 2.10.36 or later, as this vulnerability has been addressed in the release.

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