GIMP ILBM File Parsing Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability allowing remote code execution has been identified in GIMP, specifically within the ILBM file parsing component. This issue arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied data lengths before they are copied to a stack-based buffer. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious ILBM file.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution on the affected system, with the executed code running in the context of the current process.

Remediation

GIMP has released a patch for this vulnerability. Users can refer to the GIMP GitLab repository for more details on the update.