How severe is CVE-2023-44443?

CVE-2023-44443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44443 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44443?

CVE-2023-44443 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44443?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-44443 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-44443 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48783.

When was CVE-2023-44443 published?

CVE-2023-44443 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44443

CVE-2023-44443 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gimp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 94% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 94% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-48783
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Gimp
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GIMP PSP File Parsing Integer 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 PSP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-22096.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44443?: GIMP PSP File Parsing Integer 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 PSP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before writing to memory. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-22096.
How severe is CVE-2023-44443?: CVE-2023-44443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44443 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44443?: CVE-2023-44443 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44443?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-44443 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-44443 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48783.
When was CVE-2023-44443 published?: CVE-2023-44443 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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