Intrusion PreventionGIMP.XWD.File.Handling.Heap.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in GNU Image Manipulation
Program (GIMP).
The vulnerability is due to an insufficient validation error on certain fields when the vulnerable software handles a XWD file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted XWD file.
Affected Products
GNU GIMP 2.8.10 and prior
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=23f685931e5f000dd033a45c60c1e60d7f78caf4
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-07 | 21.352 | Sig Added |
| ID | 37670 |
| Created | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Updated | Jul 06, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2013-1978 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 76.42% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |