CVE-2022-30067: Buffer Overflow

Published May 17, 2022
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Updated

GIMP 2.10.30 and 2.99.10 are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. Through a crafted XCF file, the program will allocate for a huge amount of memory, resulting in insufficient memory or program crash.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gimp<=2.10.22-4+deb11u2, <=2.10.22-4+deb11u1
2.10.34-1+deb12u22.10.34-1+deb12u13.0.0~RC2-1
GIMP=2.10.30
GIMP=2.99.10

Event History

May 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:01 PM
Description
Jan 16, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-30067?

CVE-2022-30067 is a vulnerability that affects GIMP versions 2.10.30 and 2.99.10, where a crafted XCF file can cause a buffer overflow leading to insufficient memory or program crash.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30067?

CVE-2022-30067 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2022-30067 affect GIMP?

CVE-2022-30067 affects GIMP versions 2.10.30 and 2.99.10, causing a buffer overflow when processing a specially crafted XCF file.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-30067?

The impact of CVE-2022-30067 is the allocation of a large amount of memory, leading to insufficient memory or program crash.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-30067?

Yes, upgrading to a patched version of GIMP is recommended to fix CVE-2022-30067.

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