CVE-2012-2763 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the GIMP script-fu server when processing long strings.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-2763?
CVE-2012-2763 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 12 Jul 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the readstr_upto function in plug-ins/script-fu/tinyscheme/scheme.c in GIMP 2.6.12 and earlier, and possibly 2.6.13, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a command to the script-fu server.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2763?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gimp Gimp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2763?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-2763 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2763 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2763, GHSA-9m8q-7xwp-9w66.