GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated 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/-/merge_requests/2586/diffs?commit_id=57712677007793118388c5be6fb8231f22a2b341
Disclosure Timeline
- 2025-12-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-02-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-02-19 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Anonymous
