Integer Overflow Vulnerability in GIMP Product by GIMP Team
CVE-2025-5473

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gimp

Status
Gimp
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-5473?

The vulnerability in GIMP arises due to improper validation of user-supplied data during ICO file parsing. This flaw can lead to an integer overflow, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected installations when users interact with malicious pages or files. The weakness resides in the handling of the parsed ICO files, creating potential security risks if exploited.

Affected Version(s)

GIMP 3.0.2

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-321/
x_research-advisory
https://www.gimp.org/news/2025/05/18/gimp-3-0-4-released/...
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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CVE-2025-5473 : Integer Overflow Vulnerability in GIMP Product by GIMP Team