Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting gimp-libs package, versions <2:2.99.8-4.el9_6.2


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.08% (25th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-GIMPLIBS-10378589
  • published17 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:9 gimp-libs to version 2:2.99.8-4.el9_6.2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2025-9162.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream gimp-libs package and not the gimp-libs package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 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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