Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the readstr_upto function in plug-ins/script-fu/tinyscheme/scheme.c in GIMP 2.6.12 and earlier, and possibly 2.6.13, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a command to the script-fu server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gimp | Gimp | <= 2.6.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?h=gimp-2-6&id=744f7a4a2b5acb8b531a6f5ddExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00043.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50737Broken Link
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/01/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/advisories/scriptfu-buffer-overflow-Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=679215Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?h=gimp-2-6&id=744f7a4a2b5acb8b531a6f5ddExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00043.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50737Broken Link
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2763?
CVE-2012-2763 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the readstr_upto function in plug-ins/script-fu/tinyscheme/scheme.c in GIMP 2.6.12 and earlier, and possibly 2.6.13, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long str...
How severe is CVE-2012-2763?
CVE-2012-2763 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2763?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gimp Gimp.