GIMP GIF Image Parsing 'LZWReadByte()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:49148

Info

GIMP GIF Image Parsing 'LZWReadByte()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 49148
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2011-2896
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 15 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:59PM
Credit: Red Hat Security Response Team
Vulnerable: Xerox FreeFlow Print Server (FFPS) 73.C0.41
Xerox FreeFlow Print Server (FFPS) 73.B3.61
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
SWI-Prolog SWI-Prolog 5.10.1
SWI-Prolog SWI-Prolog 5.10
Sun Solaris 11 Express
Sun Solaris 10_x86
Sun Solaris 10_sparc
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 5
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1
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
GIMP GIMP 2.6.11
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Avaya Proactive Contact 5.0
Avaya IR 4.0
Avaya IQ 5.2
Avaya IQ 5.1.1
Avaya IQ 5.1
Avaya IQ 5
Avaya Communication Server 1000M Signaling Server 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000M Signaling Server 7.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000M 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000M 7.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000E Signaling Server 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000E Signaling Server 7.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000E 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000E 7.0
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.2.3
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1.3
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1.2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1.1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1 SP2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1 Sp1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.0 SP1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.0
Avaya Aura System Manager 5.2
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.1.1
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.1
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.0
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.0
Avaya 96x1 IP Deskphone 6
Not Vulnerable: SWI-Prolog SWI-Prolog 5.10.2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.3

Discussion

GIMP GIF Image Parsing 'LZWReadByte()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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.

Exploit / POC

GIMP GIF Image Parsing 'LZWReadByte()' 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 GIF Image Parsing 'LZWReadByte()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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


Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

References

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