GIMP 2.6.7 psd-load.c read_channel_data numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GIMP 2.6.7 and classified as critical. Affected is the function read_channel_data of the file plug-ins/file-psd/psd-load.c. Such manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-3909. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GIMP 2.6.7 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function read_channel_data of the file plug-ins/file-psd/psd-load.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the read_channel_data function in plug-ins/file-psd/psd-load.c in GIMP 2.6.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PSD file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

The weakness was disclosed 11/17/2009 by Stefan Cornelius with Secunia Research as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.gnome.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-3909 since 11/09/2009. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68601 (Oracle Linux 5 : gimp (ELSA-2012-1181)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120570 (CentOS Security Update for GIMP (CESA-2012:1181)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.gnome.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54304), Tenable (68601), SecurityFocus (BID 37040†), OSVDB (60178†) and Secunia (SA37348†). The entries VDB-61787 and VDB-58335 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 68601
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 5 : gimp (ELSA-2012-1181)
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OpenVAS ID: 66332
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1941-1 (poppler)
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Patch: git.gnome.org

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: git.gnome.org
Researcher: Stefan Cornelius
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3909 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3909
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50852

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X-Force: 54304
SecurityFocus: 37040 - GIMP PSD Image Parsing Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 37348 - Gimp Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 60178 - GIMP plug-ins/file-psd/psd-load.c read_channel_data() Function PSD Image Handling Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 24420 - GIMP 2.6.7 read_channel_data Function Vulnerability Allows Code Execution via Crafted PSD File, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2009-3270

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/27/2021 23:48
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (71), 08/20/2017 22:03 (16), 08/27/2021 23:48 (2)
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