CVE-2012-3403: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 10 2012(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow flaw, leading to invalid free, was found in the way KISS CEL file format plug-in of Gimp, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, performed loading of certain palette files. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted KISS palette file that, when opened in Gimp would cause the CEL plug-in to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the gimp executable. Issue found by: Murray McAllister, Red Hat Security Response Team
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP | <=2.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00020.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1180.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1181.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50296
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:142
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/20/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55101
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027411
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1559-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=839020
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-3403
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=598634
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=598634&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=849637
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1180.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1181.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3403?
CVE-2012-3403 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3403?
To fix CVE-2012-3403, update GIMP to version 2.8.1 or higher.
Which versions of GIMP are affected by CVE-2012-3403?
GIMP versions up to and including 2.8.0 are affected by CVE-2012-3403.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3403?
CVE-2012-3403 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the KISS CEL file format plug-in for GIMP.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2012-3403?
An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially-crafted KISS palette file in GIMP.
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