CVE-2007-2949: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 04 2007(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the seek_to_and_unpack_pixeldata function in the psd.c plugin in Gimp 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PSD file that contains a large (1) width or (2) height value.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP | <=2.2.15 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =7.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-63/advisory/
- http://svn.gnome.org/viewcvs/gimp?view=revision&revision=22798
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24745
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25677
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1487
- http://issues.foresightlinux.org/browse/FL-457
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1335
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200707-09.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:170
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0513.html
- http://www.slackware.org/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.360191
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_15_sr.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-480-1
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/399896
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25949
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26044
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26132
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26575
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26939
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103170-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28114
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-201320-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4241
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2421
- http://osvdb.org/37804
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35246
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5772
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11276
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2949?
CVE-2007-2949 has been classified as having a high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by remote attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2949?
To fix CVE-2007-2949, upgrade GIMP to the latest version that addresses the integer overflow vulnerability.
What versions of GIMP are affected by CVE-2007-2949?
GIMP versions up to and including 2.2.15 are affected by CVE-2007-2949.
Can CVE-2007-2949 be exploited through image files?
Yes, CVE-2007-2949 can be exploited by opening a maliciously crafted PSD file with GIMP.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2007-2949?
CVE-2007-2949 affects GIMP on various Linux distributions, including specific versions of Ubuntu.
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