HTTP: GIMP XWD File Handling Stack Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution.
Extended 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.
Affected Products
Gimp gimp
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:GIMP-XWD-BO
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2012-5576 File GIMP Handling Overflow Stack XWD bid:56647
Release Date
01/16/2013
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
3571
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Gimp
CVSS Score
7.5