Vulnerability · Published Jun 6, 2025 · Assigned by zdi
CVE-2025-5473GIMP ICO File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity integer overflow 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 25.0% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
GIMP ICO File Parsing Integer 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 ICO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26752.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4017+5eb23531.2 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | gimp | 2:2.99.8-4.el9_6.2 | ALSA-2025:9162 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp-devel | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4017+5eb23531.2 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp-devel-tools | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4017+5eb23531.2 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | gimp-libs | 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4017+5eb23531.2 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | gimp-libs | 2:2.99.8-4.el9_6.2 | ALSA-2025:9162 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2 | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-codegen | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-devel | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygobject2-doc | 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2 | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2-codegen | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2-devel | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | pygtk2-doc | 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900 | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python2-cairo | 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python2-cairo-devel | 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c | ALSA-2025:9165 |
| Debian:12 | gimp | 2.10.34-1+deb12u3 | DSA-5939-1 |
| Debian:12 | gimp | 2.10.34-1+deb12u3 | DEBIAN-CVE-2025-5473 |
| Debian:13 | gimp | 3.0.2-3.1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2025-5473 |
| Debian:14 | gimp | 3.0.2-3.1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2025-5473 |
| Rocky Linux:8 | gimp | 2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+1998+a08ccc48.2 | RLSA-2025:9165 |
| Rocky Linux:8 | gimp | 2:2.8.22-26.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0 | RLSA-2025:9165 |
| Rocky Linux:9 | gimp | 2:2.99.8-4.el9_6.2 | RLSA-2025:9162 |
| Rocky Linux:8 | pygobject2 | 0:2.28.7-5.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0 | RLSA-2025:9165 |
| Rocky Linux:8 | pygtk2 | 0:2.24.0-25.module+el8.9.0+1723+9bc93544 | RLSA-2025:9165 |
| Rocky Linux:8 | python2-pycairo | 0:1.16.3-7.module+el8.10.0+1927+52edb5a0 | RLSA-2025:9165 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-190 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- ZDI-25-321 x_research-advisory
- vendor-provided URL vendor-advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00022.html