VDB-202738 · CVE-2022-32990 · Issue 8230

GNOME GIMP 2.10.30 XCF File gimp_layer_invalidate_boundary denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNOME GIMP 2.10.30 and classified as problematic. This affects the function gimp_layer_invalidate_boundary of the component XCF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-32990. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNOME GIMP 2.10.30 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function gimp_layer_invalidate_boundary of the component XCF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in gimp_layer_invalidate_boundary of GNOME GIMP 2.10.30 allows attackers to trigger an unhandled exception via a crafted XCF file, causing a Denial of Service (DoS).

The weakness was presented 06/25/2022 as 8230. The advisory is available at gitlab.gnome.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-32990 since 06/13/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Vendor

GNOME

Name

GIMP

Version

2.10.30

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnome.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/13/2022 🔍
06/25/2022 +12 days 🔍
06/25/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/07/2026 +1412 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnome.org

Advisory: 8230
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202738

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2022 08:14
Updated: 05/07/2026 16:17
Changes: 06/25/2022 08:14 (41), 07/15/2022 09:05 (18), 05/07/2026 16:14 (1), 05/07/2026 16:17 (18)
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Committer: lywand
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