CVE-2025-48798
HIGH EPSS 6.6%
Published May 27, 20251y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.3 CVSS 3.1
Published May 27, 2025 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago
Description
A flaw was found in GIMP when processing XCF 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 use-after-free issues.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
6.6% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-416 Use After Free Memory Safety
References 14
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9162
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9165
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9308
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9309
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9310
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9314
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9315
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9316
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9501
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9569
- access.redhat.com https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-48798
- bugzilla.redhat.com https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2368557
- gitlab.gnome.org https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/11822
- lists.debian.org https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00022.html
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.