CVE-2012-3481: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 10 2012(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the ReadImage function in plug-ins/common/file-gif-load.c in the GIF image format plug-in in GIMP 2.8.x and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted height and len properties in a GIF image file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00043.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/2012/08/20/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55101
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027411
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1559-1
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=776572
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=847303
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-3481
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=604980
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=604980&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-2012-3481?
CVE-2012-3481 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3481?
To fix CVE-2012-3481, upgrade to GIMP version 2.8.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Which versions of GIMP are affected by CVE-2012-3481?
CVE-2012-3481 affects GIMP versions 2.8.0 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-3481 enable?
CVE-2012-3481 enables denial of service attacks and possibly allows remote code execution.
What component of GIMP is vulnerable in CVE-2012-3481?
The vulnerability in CVE-2012-3481 is located in the ReadImage function of the GIF image format plug-in.
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