CVE-2013-1978: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 19 2013(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the read_xwd_cols function in file-xwd.c in the X Window Dump (XWD) plug-in in GIMP 2.6.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an X Window System (XWD) image dump with more colors than color map entries.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP | <=2.6.9 | |
| GNOME libraries | <=2.24.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1778.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2813
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64098
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2051-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=953902
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-01
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=829128&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=829128&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-1978
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=829635&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=829635&action=edit
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/tree/plug-ins/common/file-xwd.c?id=03df8c6#n469
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/tree/plug-ins/common/file-xwd.c?id=03df8c6#n790
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1037720
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1778.html
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=23f685931e5f000dd033a45c60c1e60d7f78caf4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1978?
CVE-2013-1978 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1978?
To fix CVE-2013-1978, update GIMP to version 2.8.0 or later.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2013-1978?
Exploitation of CVE-2013-1978 can lead to a denial of service and the execution of arbitrary code.
Which versions of GIMP are affected by CVE-2013-1978?
GIMP versions prior to 2.6.9 are affected by CVE-2013-1978.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2013-1978?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2013-1978 is to disable the XWD plugin in GIMP until an update is applied.
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