CVE-2025-14425
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in GIMP JP2 Parsing Enables RCE
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-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(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in GIMP's JP2 file parsing functionality. It occurs because the software does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data before copying it into a heap-based buffer. Exploiting this flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious JP2 file or visiting a malicious webpage.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the GIMP process on your system. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of the affected system. Since user interaction is required, the risk depends on whether a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious webpage.