CVE-2025-48798
Gimp: multiple use after free in xcf parser
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP when processing XCF image files. If a user opens one of these image files that has been specially crafted by an attacker, GIMP can be tricked into making serious memory errors, potentially leading to crashes and causing use-after-free issues.
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 30, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GIMP to the latest stable version.
- Avoid opening untrusted XCF files.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-48798 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/11822 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9569 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9501 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9308 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9309 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9310 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9314 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9315 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9316 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9165 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9162 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in GIMP when processing XCF image files. If a user opens one of these image files that has been specially crafted by an attacker, GIMP can be tricked into making serious memory errors, potentially leading to crashes and causing use-after-free issues. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-48798 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2368557