Vulnerability Description
Mintty Sixel Image Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Mintty. 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 sixel images. 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 user. Was ZDI-CAN-23382.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mintty Project | Mintty | < 3.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-084/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1052?
CVE-2025-1052 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Mintty Sixel Image Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Mintty. Use...
How severe is CVE-2025-1052?
CVE-2025-1052 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1052?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mintty Project Mintty.