Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
GIMP can mishandle specially sized images in its Despeckle plug-in, corrupting memory. A user would need to interact with affected functionality, so this is not a typical remote server exposure. Business impact is mainly workstation disruption, with possible code execution in some scenarios.
Executive priority
Address through normal vulnerability management, with higher priority for image-processing workstations that handle external files. This is not evidenced as actively exploited, but memory corruption plus possible code execution makes unmanaged desktop exposure worth closing.
Technical view
CVE-2025-6035 is a CWE-190 integer overflow in GIMP's Despeckle plug-in. Unchecked multiplication of image width, height, and bytes-per-pixel can under-allocate heap memory and cause out-of-bounds writes. Reported impacts include heap corruption, denial of service, and possible arbitrary code execution.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on systems with GIMP installed where users process untrusted images. The bundle lists RHEL 6 and 7 status as unknown, and RHEL 8 and 9 as unaffected. Specific vulnerable upstream versions are not provided.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates local attack requirements, low complexity, low privileges, and required user interaction. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports an integer overflow leading to undersized allocation and heap out-of-bounds writes in the Despeckle plug-in. The bundle does not include exact vulnerable upstream version ranges or fixed package versions. Debian LTS and GNOME issue references exist, but details are not included here.
Mitigation direction
- Check GIMP, Red Hat, Debian, and OS vendor advisories for affected and fixed versions.
- Update GIMP packages when vendor fixes are available for your distribution.
- Avoid processing untrusted images with GIMP until exposure is clarified or patched.
- Limit GIMP use to least-privileged accounts and managed workstations.
- Document exceptions where vendor status remains unknown.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems with the gimp package or GIMP application installed.
- Compare installed versions against vendor advisories for CVE-2025-6035.
- Identify users or workflows that process externally supplied images.
- Confirm whether Red Hat estate includes RHEL 6 or RHEL 7 GIMP packages.
- Record vendor status where the source bundle lists products as unaffected or unknown.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H1.34.7redhatVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-6035CVE reference, redhat · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBZ#2372515CVE reference, redhat · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/13518CVE reference, redhat
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00022.htmlCVE reference, CVE
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Integer Overflow or Wraparound
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