Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in file-xwd.c in the X Window Dump (XWD) plug-in in GIMP 2.8.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large (1) red, (2) green, or (3) blue color mask in an XWD file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gimp | Gimp | < 2.8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=2873262fccba12af144ed96ed91be144d92fPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50296Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51479Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51528Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56647Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1659-1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=687392ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=2873262fccba12af144ed96ed91be144d92fPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50296Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5576?
CVE-2012-5576 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in file-xwd.c in the X Window Dump (XWD) plug-in in GIMP 2.8.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via...
How severe is CVE-2012-5576?
CVE-2012-5576 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-2012-5576?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gimp Gimp.