OSVDB ID: 27037

Title: GIMP XCF Parsing xcf_load_vector() Function Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Jul 06, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Gimp. The xcf_load_vector() function fails to handle XCF files with a large 'num_axes' value resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted XCF file, an attacker can execute remote arbitrary code or cause denial of service resulting in a loss of integrity or availability.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation, Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.2.12 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Gimp

Gimp

2.2.11
2.3.9

References

Credit

  • Henning Makholm -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218