CVE-2009-1570 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the GIMP 2.6.7 image editor, specifically within the ReadImage function of its BMP file plugin. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted BMP file with manipulated width and height values, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with medium attack complexity and no authentication required. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, its high FAUCET Risk Score of 79/100 warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:2.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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