CVE-2012-3236: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Jul 12 2012(Updated: )
fits-io.c in GIMP before 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a malformed XTENSION header of a .fit file, as demonstrated using a long string.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP GIMP | <2.9.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-06/0192.html
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/plug-ins/file-fits/fits-io.c?id=ace45631595e8781a1420842582d67160097163c
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19482
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/FIT-file-handling-dos.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54246
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1559-1
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=676804
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76658
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3236?
CVE-2012-3236 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3236?
To fix CVE-2012-3236, update to GIMP version 2.8.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-3236?
CVE-2012-3236 affects GIMP versions prior to 2.8.1, up to but not including 2.9.2.
What kind of attack vector is utilized in CVE-2012-3236?
CVE-2012-3236 can be exploited via a malformed XTENSION header in a .fit file, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.
What impact does CVE-2012-3236 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2012-3236 on users is that it may lead to application crashes, resulting in potential data loss.
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