Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting gimp package, versions [,3.2.0-rc1)
Threat Intelligence
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- published24 Dec 2025
- disclosed23 Dec 2025
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 23 Dec 2025
CVE-2025-14425 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade gimp to version 3.2.0-rc1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow via the load_image function un the plug-ins/common/file-jp2.c file. An attacker can execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to open a specially crafted JP2 file.
Workaround
This vulnerability can be mitigated by exercising caution and avoiding the opening of untrusted JP2 image files. Restricting the source of JP2 files to trusted origins can reduce the risk of exploitation.