What is the vulnerability ID of this GIMP vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this GIMP vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-22093.

What is the severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-22093?

The severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-22093 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How does the GIMP DDS file parsing vulnerability work?

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

How can this GIMP vulnerability be exploited?

To exploit this vulnerability, a user must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious DDS file.

Is there a patch available for this GIMP vulnerability?

Yes, a patch has been released to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to GIMP version 2.10.36 or later.

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ZDI-CAN-22093

high

7.8

14/11/2023

16/1/2024

ZDI-CAN-22093: 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.

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What is the vulnerability ID of this GIMP vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this GIMP vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-22093.
What is the severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-22093?
The severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-22093 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does the GIMP DDS file parsing vulnerability work?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the parsing of DDS files.
How can this GIMP vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, a user must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious DDS file.
Is there a patch available for this GIMP vulnerability?
Yes, a patch has been released to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to GIMP version 2.10.36 or later.

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