ZDI-CAN-27836: ZDI-25-913: GIMP FF File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2025
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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 FF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Other sources

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-2025-10924.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
GIMP GIMP
GIMP GIMP

Event History

Sep 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Oct 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:40 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·07:40 PM
SeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-27836?

The vulnerability ZDI-CAN-27836 has a CVSS rating of 7.8, indicating a high severity level.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-27836?

To address ZDI-CAN-27836, ensure that you have the latest version of GIMP installed, which includes security patches.

3

What type of attacks can exploit ZDI-CAN-27836?

ZDI-CAN-27836 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user interacts with a malicious page or file.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-27836?

Yes, user interaction is necessary as the target must visit a malicious page or open a compromised file to trigger the vulnerability.

5

Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-27836?

The vulnerability ZDI-CAN-27836 affects installations of GIMP.

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