Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9162
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9165
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9308
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9309
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9310
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9314
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9315
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9316
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9501
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9569
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-48797
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2368558
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/11822
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00022.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48797?
CVE-2025-48797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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 memor...
How severe is CVE-2025-48797?
CVE-2025-48797 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.