CVE-2023-44442
moderate-risk
Published 2024-05-03
GIMP PSD 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 PSD 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 arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22094.
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60.3% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 40% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (5)
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1594/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1594/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
19/34 · Moderate
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal