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A vulnerability has been found in GIMP 2.8.22 (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function read_channel_data
of the file plug-ins/common/file-psp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in read_channel_data in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.
The bug was discovered 12/20/2017. The weakness was published 12/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-17789 since 12/20/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 105427 (Debian DLA-1220-1 : gimp security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277064 (Fedora Security Update for gimp (FEDORA-2018-67b75f73fa)).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (105427). Similar entries are available at 110825, 110826, 110827 and 110828.
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 105427
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1220-1 : gimp security update
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OpenVAS ID: 66113
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for gimp FEDORA-2018-67b75f73fa
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Sources
Advisory: USN-3539-1Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-17789 (🔍)
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SecurityFocus: 102898 - GIMP CVE-2017-17789 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Entry
Created: 12/20/2017 14:20Updated: 01/18/2023 13:09
Changes: 12/20/2017 14:20 (74), 12/16/2019 09:00 (6), 01/18/2023 13:09 (4)
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