GIMP xcf_load_vector() file buffer overflow
| gimp-xcfloadvector-bo (27687) |  High Risk |
Description:
GIMP is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the xcf_lead_vector() function in app/xcf/xcf-load.c, caused by improper bounds checking of XCF files. By creating a malicious XCF file containing an overly long "num_axes" value, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash, if the attacker could persuade a victim to open the malicious file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by hosting the file on a Web site or sending it to a victim as an email attachment.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 5.6 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | High |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 4.1 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of GIMP (2.2.12 or later), available from the GIMP Web site. See References.
For Red Hat Linux:
Refer to RHSA-2006:0598-5 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-1116-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 2006-07-08 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Sun Solaris:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the Sun Alert Notification Sun Alert ID: 102720. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- GIMP Web site: GIMP - Downloads.
- Gnome Bug 346742: Buffer overrun in XCF parsing code (GIMP).
- Sun Alert ID: 102720: Security Vulnerability in GIMP(1) May Lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or Execution of Arbitrary Code.
- ASA-2006-144: gimp security update (RHSA-2006-0598)
- ASA-2006-257: Security Vulnerability in GIMP(1) May Lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or Execution of Arbitrary Code (SUN 102720)
- BID-18877: Gimp XCF_load_vector Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-3404: Buffer overflow in the xcf_load_vector function in app/xcf/xcf-load.c for gimp before 2.2.12 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an XCF file with a large num_axes value in the VECTORS property.
- DSA-1116: gimp -- buffer overflow
- GLSA-200607-08: GIMP: Buffer overflow
- OSVDB ID: 27037: GIMP XCF Parsing xcf_load_vector() Function Overflow
- RHSA-2006-0598: gimp security update
- SA20976: Gimp XCF Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SA23044: Sun Solaris Gimp XCF Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1016527: GIMP Buffer Overflow in xcf_load_vector() Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- SUSE-SR:2006:019: SUSE Security Summary Report
- USN-312-1: Gimp vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2703: Gimp xcf_load_vector() XCF File Handling Client-Side Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-4634: Sun Solaris and Java Desktop System Gimp XCF File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Canonical Ubuntu 5.04
- Canonical Ubuntu 5.10
- Canonical Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
- Debian Debian Linux 3.1
- Gentoo Linux
- GIMP GIMP 2.2.11
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 WS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 ES
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 AS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 Desktop
Reported:
Jul 06, 2006
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