CVE-2023-44441 GIMP DDS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious DDS files in GIMP due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-44441?
CVE-2023-44441 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
GIMP DDS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer 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 DDS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-22093.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44441?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gimp Gimp.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44441?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-44441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp
Sources
Also known as CLSA-2025-1757663183, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-44441, DLA-3677-1, GHSA-mh5h-w46h-67mh, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-44441, USN-7209-1.