Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in GIMP by GNOME
CVE-2025-15059

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gimp

Status
Gimp
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-15059?

The GIMP application experiences a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to improper validation of the length of user-supplied PSP file data. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by convincing users to visit a malicious webpage or open a compromised file. Successful exploitation permits the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user process, posing significant risks to the security of affected installations.

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Affected Version(s)

GIMP 3.0.6

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1196/
x_research-advisory
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/03575ac8cbb0...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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