CVE-2025-2761

Published Apr 23, 2025

Last updated a month ago

GIMP

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2025-2761 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects the GIMP software, specifically during the parsing of FLI files. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to an out-of-bounds write. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs to trick a user into opening a malicious FLI file or visiting a malicious page. Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-2761 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. GIMP versions prior to 3.0.0 are affected. Users are advised to upgrade to version 3.0.0 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Description: GIMP FLI File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 FLI files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25100.
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
NVD status: Awaiting Analysis

Risk scores

CVSS 3.0

Type: Secondary
Base score: 7.8
Impact score: 5.9
Exploitability score: 1.8
Vector string: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: HIGH

Weaknesses

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com: CWE-787

Hype score: Not currently trending

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