CVE-2016-4994: Use After Free
First published: Tue Jul 12 2016(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the xcf_load_image function in app/xcf/xcf-load.c in GIMP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted XCF file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP | <2.8.18 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00005.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2589.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3612
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91425
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036226
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.431987
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3025-1
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=767873
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=e82aaa4b4ee0703c879e35ea9321fff6be3e9b6f
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4994?
CVE-2016-4994 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service or allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4994?
To fix CVE-2016-4994, update GIMP to version 2.8.18 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4994?
CVE-2016-4994 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the xcf_load_image function of GIMP.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-4994?
Exploiting CVE-2016-4994 can lead to application crashes and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-4994?
CVE-2016-4994 affects GIMP versions prior to 2.8.18.
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