CVE-2010-4541 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the GIMP SPHERE DESIGNER plugin (version 2.6.11 and earlier). This vulnerability, triggered by a long "Number of lights" field in a plugin configuration file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:2.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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