CVE-2012-4245 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on GIMP installations because the scriptfu network server lacks authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4245?
CVE-2012-4245 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 31 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4245?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gimp Gimp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4245?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4245 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2012-4245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p246-9qpc-9r7v.