CVE-2012-5576

Name: CVE-2012-5576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-18T01:55:06.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5576 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in file-xwd.c in the X Window Dump (XWD) plug-in in GIMP 2.8.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large (1) red, (2) green, or (3) blue color mask in an XWD file.. EPSS estimates a 6.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in file-xwd.c in the X Window Dump (XWD) plug-in in GIMP 2.8.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large (1) red, (2) green, or (3) blue color mask in an XWD file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.69%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gimp	Gimp	< 2.8.4

References

http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=2873262fccba12af144ed96ed91be144d92ff2e1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/50296Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/51479Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/51528Broken Link
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082Broken Link
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56647Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1659-1Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=687392Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=2873262fccba12af144ed96ed91be144d92ff2e1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/50296Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/51479Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/51528Broken Link
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082Broken Link
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56647Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1659-1Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=687392Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5576?

How severe is CVE-2012-5576?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5576 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5576?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST