Vulnerability · Published Apr 23, 2025 · Assigned by zdi
CVE-2025-2761GIMP FLI File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity out-of-bounds write in GIMP from GIMP. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 4.2% (higher than 91% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
GIMP FLI File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 FLI files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25100.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | gimp | 2.10.34-1+deb12u3 | DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2761 |
| Debian:12 | gimp | 2.10.34-1+deb12u3 | DSA-5939-1 |
| Debian:13 | gimp | 3.0.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2761 |
| Debian:14 | gimp | 3.0.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2761 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-787 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- ZDI-25-204 x_research-advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00022.html