Slackware Linux update for gimp

1) Arbitrary code execution in GIMP

EUVDB-ID: #VU97

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4994

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free memory error in the parsing of channel. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target user's system by sending a specially crafted XCF file to a vulnerable server.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package gimp.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.0 - 14.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.431987

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.