CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThis vulnerability affects GIMP installations due to improper validation of user-supplied data during HDR file parsing, leading to an integer overflow that can enable remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process. Organizations using GIMP should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate potential security risks.
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Original NVD Description
GIMP HDR File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 HDR files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29289.
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