RHSA-2011:0839: Moderate: gimp security update
First published: Tue May 31 2011(Updated: )
The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is an image composition and<br>editing program.<br>A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the GIMP's Paint Shop Pro<br>(PSP) image file plug-in. An attacker could create a specially-crafted PSP<br>image file that, when opened, could cause the PSP plug-in to crash or,<br>potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running<br>the GIMP. (CVE-2010-4543)<br>A stack-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the GIMP's Lightning,<br>Sphere Designer, and Gfig image filters. An attacker could create a<br>specially-crafted Lightning, Sphere Designer, or Gfig filter configuration<br>file that, when opened, could cause the relevant plug-in to crash or,<br>potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running<br>the GIMP. (CVE-2010-4540, CVE-2010-4541, CVE-2010-4542)<br>Users of the GIMP are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which<br>contain backported patches to correct these issues. The GIMP must be<br>restarted for the update to take effect.<br>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/gimp | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-debuginfo | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-debuginfo | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-devel | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-devel | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-devel-tools | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-help-browser | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-libs | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-libs | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-devel-tools | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
| redhat/gimp-help-browser | <2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 | 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=666793
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=703403
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=703405
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=703407
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:0839 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2011:0839?
The severity of RHSA-2011:0839 is classified as important due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix RHSA-2011:0839?
To mitigate RHSA-2011:0839, upgrade to the fixed version 2.6.9-4.el6_1.1 of the affected packages provided by Red Hat.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2011:0839?
The affected software for RHSA-2011:0839 includes GIMP and its related packages such as gimp-devel and gimp-libs.
What type of vulnerability is described in RHSA-2011:0839?
RHSA-2011:0839 describes a heap-based buffer overflow flaw in the GIMP's Paint Shop Pro image file plug-in.
Can exploiting RHSA-2011:0839 lead to remote code execution?
Exploiting RHSA-2011:0839 could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by using a specially crafted image file.
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