Gimp: multiple heap buffer overflows in tga parser
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2025-48797 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | redhat |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2025-05-27 14:15:24 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-06-30 01:16:27 UTC |
| Description | 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.3 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.001930000 probability, percentile 0.091570000 (date 2026-07-01)
Problem Types: CWE-122 | CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7.3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7.3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support | unaffected 2:2.8.22-1.el7_9.2 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | unaffected 8100020250614205641.4c9c024f * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support | unaffected 8020020250618101631.c3a0935b * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | unaffected 8040020250618100956.70584597 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | unaffected 8060020250618100419.6af1eaf0 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service | unaffected 8060020250618100419.6af1eaf0 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services For SAP Solutions | unaffected 8060020250618100419.6af1eaf0 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service | unaffected 8080020250623120629.0621e4ee * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services For SAP Solutions | unaffected 8080020250623120629.0621e4ee * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | unaffected 2:2.99.8-4.el9_6.2 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services For SAP Solutions | unaffected 2:2.99.8-3.el9_0.1 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services For SAP Solutions | unaffected 2:2.99.8-4.el9_2.1 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support | unaffected 2:2.99.8-4.el9_4.1 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Not specified | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi | [email protected] | bugzilla.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9309 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9314 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9162 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9165 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/11822 | [email protected] | gitlab.gnome.org | |
| access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-48797 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9569 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9310 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9316 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00022.html | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | lists.debian.org | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9308 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9501 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9315 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2025-05-26T10:33:14.968Z | Reported to Red Hat. |
| CNA | 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z | Made public. |
Workarounds
CNA: Currently no mitigation is available for this vulnerability.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.