GIMP PCX Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:48057

Info

GIMP PCX Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 48057
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2011-1178
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 31 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 01 2013 01:27PM
Credit: Red Hat
Vulnerable: RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
GIMP GIMP 2.6.7
GIMP GIMP 2.6.6
GIMP GIMP 2.4.6
GIMP GIMP 2.3.14
GIMP GIMP 2.3.10
GIMP GIMP 2.3.9
GIMP GIMP 2.2.17
GIMP GIMP 2.2.16
GIMP GIMP 2.2.15
GIMP GIMP 2.2.14
GIMP GIMP 2.2.12
GIMP GIMP 2.2.11
GIMP GIMP 2.2.8
GIMP GIMP 2.2.6
GIMP GIMP 2.2.4
GIMP GIMP 1.2.5
GIMP GIMP 2.6.11
Gentoo Linux
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1.1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GIMP PCX Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

GIMP is prone to an heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because of an integer-overflow error in the PCX image file plug-in.

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.

Exploit / POC

GIMP PCX Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

GIMP PCX Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64

References

GIMP PCX Image Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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