ZDI-CAN-22097: ZDI-23-1591: GIMP PSP File Parsing Off-By-One Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 PSP files. Crafted data in a PSP file can trigger an off-by-one error when calculating a location to write within a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2023-44444.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this GIMP vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GIMP vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-22097.
What is the title of this GIMP vulnerability?
The title of this GIMP vulnerability is ZDI-23-1591: GIMP PSP File Parsing Off-By-One Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
What is the severity rating of this GIMP vulnerability?
This GIMP vulnerability has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
What software is affected by this GIMP vulnerability?
The GIMP software is affected by this vulnerability.
How can this GIMP vulnerability be exploited?
This GIMP vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers executing arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.