CVE-2025-14422
Integer Overflow in GIMP PNM Parsing Enables Remote Code Execution
Publication date: 2025-12-23
Last updated on: 2025-12-23
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gimp | gimp | 3.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-190 | The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an integer overflow in the parsing of PNM files in GIMP. It occurs because the software does not properly validate user-supplied data, which can cause an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems if a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process on your system. This means an attacker could potentially take control of your system, leading to data loss, system compromise, or further attacks.