CVE-2017-17787: High severity GIMP GIMP vulnerability
In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in readcreatorblock in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.10.22-4+deb11u2Fixed in 2.10.22-4+deb11u6Fixed in 2.10.34-1+deb12u5Fixed in 2.10.34-1+deb12u8Fixed in 3.0.4-3+deb13u2Fixed in 3.0.4-3+deb13u6Fixed in 3.2.0~RC2-3.1Fixed in 3.2.0~RC2-3.3 - Upgrade
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alpine/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.8.22-r2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17787?
CVE-2017-17787 is a vulnerability in GIMP 2.8.22 that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read in the plug-ins/common/file-psp.c file.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17787?
CVE-2017-17787 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2017-17787 affect GIMP?
CVE-2017-17787 affects GIMP versions 2.8.22 and earlier.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17787?
To fix CVE-2017-17787, you should update your GIMP software to version 2.8.10-0ubuntu1.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17787?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17787 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/19/5), [Reference 2](https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790853), [Reference 3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00023.html).