Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting pygtk2-doc package, versions <0:2.24.0-25.module+el8.9.0+90151+46a7e4b5


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.02% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-PYGTK2DOC-10498469
  • published24 Jun 2025
  • disclosed27 May 2025

Introduced: 27 May 2025

CVE-2025-48797  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 pygtk2-doc to version 0:2.24.0-25.module+el8.9.0+90151+46a7e4b5 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2025-9165.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pygtk2-doc package and not the pygtk2-doc package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in GIMP when processing certain TGA image files. If a user opens one of these image files that has been specially crafted by an attacker, GIMP can be tricked into making serious memory errors, potentially leading to crashes and causing a heap buffer overflow.

CVSS Base Scores

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