CVE-2025-48798
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
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.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.3
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2025-05-27 14:15:24.307000
Last modified
2026-11-04 22:17:34.280000
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