USN-6521-1: GIMP vulnerabilities
It was discovered that GIMP incorrectly handled certain image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted image, an attacker could use this issue to cause GIMP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
Remediation
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ubuntu/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.10.34-1ubuntu0.23.10.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.10.34-1ubuntu0.23.04.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.10.30-1ubuntu0.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.10.18-1ubuntu0.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this GIMP vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GIMP vulnerability is USN-6521-1.
What is the severity of USN-6521-1?
The severity of USN-6521-1 is not specified.
How does this vulnerability affect GIMP?
This vulnerability affects GIMP by causing it to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code when opening specially crafted image files.
What is the remedy for USN-6521-1?
The remedy for USN-6521-1 is to update GIMP to version 2.10.34-1ubuntu0.23.10.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about USN-6521-1?
You can find more information about USN-6521-1 at the following references: [CVE-2022-30067](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-30067), [CVE-2023-44444](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-44444), [CVE-2023-44442](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-44442).