Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the KiSS CEL file format plug-in in GIMP 2.8.x and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted KiSS palette file, which triggers an "invalid free."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gimp | Gimp | <= 2.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1180.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1181.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50296Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:142Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/20/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55101Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027411Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1559-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=839020Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1180.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3403?
CVE-2012-3403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the KiSS CEL file format plug-in in GIMP 2.8.x and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted KiSS pal...
How severe is CVE-2012-3403?
CVE-2012-3403 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gimp Gimp.