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GIMP LBM File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

December 17th, 2025

Vulnerability Details

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 LBM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Additional Details

GIMP has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/481cdbbb97746be1145ec3a633c567a68633c521

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-11-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-12-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-12-17 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Anonymous

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