[ GLSA 201311-05 ] GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201311-05)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: November 10, 2013
Bug(s): #434580, #444280
ID: 201311-05

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in GIMP, the worst of
which allow execution of arbitrary code.


Background

GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program.

Affected Packages

Package: media-gfx/gimp
Vulnerable: < 2.8.2-r1
Unaffected: >= 2.8.2-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GIMP. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted KiSS
palette, GIF image or XWD file using GIMP, possibly resulting in
execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a
Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All GIMP users should upgrade to the latest version: