CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4519: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 10 2007(Updated: )

Multiple integer overflows in the image loader plug-ins in GIMP before 2.2.16 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted length values in (1) DICOM, (2) PNM, (3) PSD, (4) PSP, (5) Sun RAS, (6) XBM, and (7) XWD files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GIMP GIMP<2.2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4519?

    CVE-2006-4519 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4519?

    To fix CVE-2006-4519, upgrade GIMP to version 2.2.16 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-4519?

    Users of GIMP versions prior to 2.2.16 are affected by CVE-2006-4519.

  • What types of files are involved in CVE-2006-4519?

    CVE-2006-4519 involves vulnerabilities in handling DICOM, PNM, PSD, PSP, Sun RAS, XBM, and XWD files.

  • Is CVE-2006-4519 a remote vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2006-4519 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted image files.

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