Vulnerability Description
The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gimp | Gimp | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0106.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/GIMP-scriptfu-python-command-executiThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55089Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cerThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-01Third Party Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0106.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/GIMP-scriptfu-python-command-executiThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55089Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cerThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4245?
CVE-2012-4245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.
How severe is CVE-2012-4245?
CVE-2012-4245 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-2012-4245?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gimp Gimp.