GNU GIMP up to 2.3.9 XCF File xcf_load_vector memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU GIMP 2.2.6/2.2.8/2.2.9/2.2.11/2.3.9. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is the function xcf_load_vector of the component XCF File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3404. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNU GIMP 2.2.6/2.2.8/2.2.9/2.2.11/2.3.9 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function xcf_load_vector of the component XCF File Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the xcf_load_vector function in app/xcf/xcf-load.c for gimp before 2.2.12 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an XCF file with a large num_axes value in the VECTORS property.

The bug was discovered 07/06/2006. The weakness was shared 07/07/2006 by Henning Makholm as Bug 346742 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.gnome.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-3404 since 07/06/2006. The attack needs to approached within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22106 (GLSA-200607-08 : GIMP: Buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115786 (Sun Solaris 10 Security Issue in GIMP(1) Leads to Denial of Service (1000054.1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at gimp.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27687), Tenable (22106), SecurityFocus (BID 18877†), OSVDB (27037†) and Secunia (SA23044†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22106
Nessus Name: GLSA-200607-08 : GIMP: Buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 57152
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1116-1 (gimp)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: gimp.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: Bug 346742
Researcher: Henning Makholm
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-3404 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3404
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2359

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X-Force: 27687 - GIMP xcf_load_vector() file buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 18877 - Gimp XCF_load_vector Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 23044 - Sun Solaris Gimp XCF Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 27037 - GIMP XCF Parsing xcf_load_vector() Function Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1016527
Vulnerability Center: 12365 - Gimp User-Complicit Attack via a Malicious XCF File, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-4634

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2006 12:02
Updated: 06/21/2025 17:51
Changes: 07/17/2006 12:02 (103), 06/23/2019 16:21 (1), 06/21/2025 17:51 (20)
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