What is the severity of CVE-2012-4245?

CVE-2012-4245 has a high severity level due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4245?

To fix CVE-2012-4245, update GIMP to version 2.6.14 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of GIMP are affected by CVE-2012-4245?

CVE-2012-4245 affects GIMP versions from 2.6.0 to 2.6.13 inclusive.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4245?

CVE-2012-4245 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to lack of authentication in the scriptfu network server.

Can CVE-2012-4245 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4245 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute commands without needing authentication.

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CVE-2012-4245

medium

6.8

CWE

862

31/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-4245

First published: Fri Aug 31 2012(Updated: )

The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GIMP GIMP	>=2.6.0<=2.6.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4245?
CVE-2012-4245 has a high severity level due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4245?
To fix CVE-2012-4245, update GIMP to version 2.6.14 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of GIMP are affected by CVE-2012-4245?
CVE-2012-4245 affects GIMP versions from 2.6.0 to 2.6.13 inclusive.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4245?
CVE-2012-4245 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to lack of authentication in the scriptfu network server.
Can CVE-2012-4245 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4245 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute commands without needing authentication.

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