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CVE-2018-12713

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.95%

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CVE-2018-12713 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. GIMP through 2.10.2 makes g_get_tmp_dir calls to establish temporary filenames, which may result in a filename that already exists, as demonstrated by the gimp_write_and_read_file function in app/tests/test-xcf.c. This might be leveraged by attackers to overwrite files or read file content that was intended to be private.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GIMP through 2.10.2 makes g_get_tmp_dir calls to establish temporary filenames, which may result in a filename that already exists, as demonstrated by the gimp_write_and_read_file function in app/tests/test-xcf.c. This might be leveraged by attackers to overwrite files or read file content that was intended to be private.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
1.95%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GimpGimp<= 2.10.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12713?
GIMP through 2.10.2 makes g_get_tmp_dir calls to establish temporary filenames, which may result in a filename that already exists, as demonstrated by the gimp_write_and_read_file function in app/tests/test-xcf.c. This might be leveraged by attackers to overwrite files or read file content that was intended to be private.
How severe is CVE-2018-12713?
CVE-2018-12713 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12713?
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