CVE-2010-4542: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 31 2010(Updated: )
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4542">CVE-2010-4542</a> to the following vulnerability: Stack-based buffer overflow in the gfig_read_parameter_gimp_rgb function in plug-ins/gfig/gfig-style.c in the GFIG plugin in GIMP 2.6.11 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Foreground field in a plugin configuration file. NOTE: it may be uncommon to obtain a GIMP plugin configuration file from an untrusted source that is separate from the distribution of the plugin itself. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. References: [1] <a href="http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/03/2">http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/03/2</a> [2] <a href="http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/04/7">http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/04/7</a> [3] <a href="http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=608497">http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=608497</a> [4] <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED ERRATA - CVE-2010-4540 Gimp: Stack-based buffer overflow in Lighting plug-in" href="show_bug.cgi?id=666793">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=666793</a> [5] <a href="http://osvdb.org/70283">http://osvdb.org/70283</a> [6] <a href="http://secunia.com/advisories/42771">http://secunia.com/advisories/42771</a> [7] <a href="http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0016">http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0016</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/gimp | <2:2.2.13-2.0.7.el5_6.2 | 2:2.2.13-2.0.7.el5_6.2 |
| redhat/gimp | <2:2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2:2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| GIMP | =2.6.11 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-4542 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4542
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=703405
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:0838
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:0839
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4542
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/03/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/04/7
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=608497
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=666793
- http://osvdb.org/70283
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42771
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0016
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=706939
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0839.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0838.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44750
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48236
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50737
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-23.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2426
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:103
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0838.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0839.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=666793
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4542?
CVE-2010-4542 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4542?
To fix CVE-2010-4542, update GIMP to version 2.6.12 or later, which contains the necessary security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-4542?
CVE-2010-4542 affects GIMP version 2.6.11 and earlier, specifically on Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions el5 and el6.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-4542 allow?
CVE-2010-4542 allows user-assisted remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2010-4542?
Vendors of affected GIMP versions and their distributions, like Red Hat, are responsible for providing patches and updates to address CVE-2010-4542.
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