CVE-2009-3909 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PSD file in GIMP due to an integer overflow leading to heap corruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3909?
CVE-2009-3909 is a critical vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 19 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in the read_channel_data function in plug-ins/file-psd/psd-load.c in GIMP 2.6.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PSD file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3909?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gimp Gimp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3909?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-3909 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3909 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3909, GHSA-7456-jpq8-24rh.