APP: GIMP Script-Fu Server Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the GIMP Script-Fu server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the targeted daemon.

Extended Description

GIMP is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. GIMP versions 2.6.12 and prior are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Gimp gimp

Short Name
APP:GIMP-SCRIPTFU-OF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2012-2763 GIMP Overflow Script-Fu Server bid:53741
Release Date
07/18/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
Port
TCP/10008
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Gimp

CVSS Score

7.5

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