CVE-2023-44441

GIMP DDS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 DDS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-22093.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

04 Nov 2025, 20:17

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References
  • () https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00031.html -

14 Aug 2025, 16:34

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References () https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/ - () https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/ - Release Notes
References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/ - Third Party Advisory
First Time Gimp
Gimp gimp
CPE cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2024-05-03 03:15

Updated : 2025-11-04 20:17


NVD link : CVE-2023-44441

Mitre link : CVE-2023-44441

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-44441


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Products Affected

gimp

  • gimp
CWE
CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow