CVE-2025-10921
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-29
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| debian | debian_linux | 11.0 |
| gimp | gimp | 3.0.4 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in GIMP's HDR file parsing. It occurs because the program does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data before copying it into a heap buffer. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious HDR file or visiting a malicious page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the GIMP process. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of the affected system. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening HDR files from untrusted sources or visiting malicious pages that could exploit the vulnerability. Ensure that your GIMP installation is updated with any patches or security updates released by the vendor addressing this heap-based buffer overflow issue.