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CVE-2012-5576

Published Dec 18, 2012 gimp CWE-787

Overview

CVE-2012-5576 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting gimp gimp. It was published on December 18, 2012.

Technical Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in file-xwd.c in the X Window Dump (XWD) plug-in in GIMP 2.8.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large (1) red, (2) green, or (3) blue color mask in an XWD file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gimp. Update gimp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
gimp gimp >= 0, < 2.8.4 Affected

References

Ref git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=2873262fccba12af144ed96ed91be144d92ff2e1 Ref lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00017.html Ref lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00014.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/50296 Ref secunia.com/advisories/51479 Ref secunia.com/advisories/51528 Ref www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082 Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/1 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/56647 Ref www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1659-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5576?

CVE-2012-5576 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting gimp gimp. It was published on December 18, 2012.

How severe is CVE-2012-5576?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5576?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gimp. Update gimp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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