CVE-2010-4540: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-4540: Stack-based buffer overflow in the load_preset_response function in plug-ins/lighting/lighting-ui.c in the...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the load_preset_response function in plug-ins/lighting/lighting-ui.c in the "LIGHTING EFFECTS > LIGHT" plugin in GIMP 2.6.11 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Position field in a plugin configuration file. NOTE: it may be uncommon to obtain a GIMP plugin configuration file from an untrusted source that is separate from the distribution of the plugin itself. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-4540 is a legacy GIMP issue where a specially crafted Lighting Effects plugin configuration file can crash the application and may allow code execution. The attack appears user-assisted: someone must import or open an untrusted plugin configuration. Business urgency is mainly for environments still running old GIMP packages or handling externally supplied design assets. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running GIMP 2.6.11 or old distribution builds. Risk is higher for creative, support, or research teams that import image-editing presets or plugin configuration files from outside sources. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue unless old GIMP versions are still present. Prioritize remediation where users handle external design files or third-party presets. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor security updates for GIMP from your Linux distribution or software source.; Remove or upgrade unsupported GIMP 2.6.11 installations.; Block or discourage importing untrusted GIMP plugin configuration files..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 7, 2011, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=666793CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
gimp-lightning-effects-bo(64582)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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