Vulnerability 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 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-2025-48798
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2368557
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/11822
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00022.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48798?
CVE-2025-48798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2025-48798?
CVE-2025-48798 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-2025-48798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.