GIMP XWD Plugin "load_image()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
6 Dec 2013 11:33
Release Date:
6 Dec 2013
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Clients - Graphics & Design
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A vulnerability have been reported in GIMP, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the "load_image()" function (plug-ins/common/file-xwd.c) and can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted XWD file.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Version 2.8.10. Other versions may also be affected.
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Fixed in the source code repository.
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