REDHAT-BUG-847303: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 10, 2012

Updated

Integer overflow, leading to heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the GIMP's GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) image file plug-in. An attacker could create a specially-crafted GIF image file that, when opened, could cause the GIF plug-in to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the GIMP.

Acknowledgements:

Red Hat would like to thank Matthias Weckbecker of the SUSE Security Team for reporting this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component

GIMP GIF plug-in

Event History

Aug 10, 2012

Data Sourced

01:52 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-847303?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-847303 is high due to its potential to cause a heap-based buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-847303?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-847303, update the GIMP GIF plug-in to the latest version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

What impact does REDHAT-BUG-847303 have on systems?

REDHAT-BUG-847303 can lead to application crashes and potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-847303?

REDHAT-BUG-847303 affects the GIMP GIF plug-in specifically.

What type of flaw is found in REDHAT-BUG-847303?

The flaw in REDHAT-BUG-847303 is an integer overflow that can result in heap-based buffer overflow.