CVE-2025-14424
Use-After-Free in GIMP XCF 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-416 | The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a use-after-free flaw in the parsing of XCF files in GIMP. It occurs because the software does not properly check if an object exists before operating on it. Exploiting this flaw requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page, and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the GIMP process.
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 system compromise, data theft, or further attacks depending on the permissions of the affected process.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening untrusted or suspicious XCF files in GIMP. Ensure that users do not visit malicious web pages or open files from untrusted sources. Apply any available patches or updates from GIMP once released to fix the parsing flaw.