#VU83203 Heap-based buffer overflow in Gimp - CVE-2023-44442

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83203

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44442

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gimp
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Gimp Team

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of PSD files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gimp: 2.10.0 - 2.10.34

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1594/
https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.