Heap Buffer Overflow in GIMP Due to Vulnerable TGA Image Processing
CVE-2025-48797

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-48797?

A vulnerability exists in GIMP related to the processing of specially crafted TGA image files. When a user opens an affected TGA file, GIMP may experience significant memory errors that could lead to crashes and potentially a heap buffer overflow. This flaw opens avenues for attackers to exploit the software, thereby compromising system stability and security.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-48797
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2368558
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.