HTTP: GNU GIMP DDS Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.

Extended Description

GIMP DDS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. 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 DDS files. 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 process. . Was ZDI-CAN-22093.

References

CVE: CVE-2023-44441

URL: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/ https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:GNU-GIMP-DDS-IMG-BO

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: GNU GIMP DDS Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

References

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