CVE-2009-3909: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 19 2009(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the read_channel_data function in plug-ins/file-psd/psd-load.c in GIMP 2.6.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PSD file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP | =2.6.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-43/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37348
- http://git.gnome.org/cgit/gimp/commit/?id=0e440cb6d4d6ee029667363d244aff61b154c33c
- http://git.gnome.org/cgit/gimp/commit/?id=9cc8d78ff33b7a36852b74e64b427489cad44d0e
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3270
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=600741
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37040
- http://osvdb.org/60178
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1941
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:332
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1021
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00002.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1181.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50737
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-23.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507928/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3909?
CVE-2009-3909 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3909?
To fix CVE-2009-3909, upgrade to GIMP version 2.6.8 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-3909?
CVE-2009-3909 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PSD file.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-3909?
CVE-2009-3909 affects GIMP version 2.6.7.
What function is vulnerable in CVE-2009-3909?
The integer overflow vulnerability occurs in the read_channel_data function within GIMP's psd-load.c file.
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