CVE-2023-44441

GIMP DDS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 27.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3677-1 gimp-dds security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5564-1 gimp security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-48781 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6521-1 GIMP vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7209-1 GIMP DDS Plugin vulnerabilities
History
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First Time appeared Gimp
Gimp gimp
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Gimp
Gimp gimp
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus:9.4
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Description 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. 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.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2025, 7:25 PM
Reserved
Sep 28, 2023, 6:02 PM
Status
Modified
Published
May 3, 2024, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:27 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 14, 2023, 12:00 AM